Bears Add Huge WR & Veteran Specialist, Cut LB Ahead of Matchup vs. Packers
The Chicago Bears have made multiple roster moves heading into their season finale against their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago announced it has signed wide receiver Collin Johnson to it’s 53-man roster, also adding long snapper Matt Overton to the practice squad. Overton fills the spot of linebacker DeMarquis Gates, who the Bears waived in a corresponding roster move.
Gates, 27, is an undrained free agent who entered the league in 2018. He has bounced around on numerous practice squads over his career, landing in Chicago last season, when he appeared in three games.
This year, Gates has appeared in five games for the Bears, contributing solely on special teams. He has a solo tackle and a fumble recovery on the season.
Bears Elevate WR Collin Johnson Ahead of Big Matchup vs. Green Bay Packers
The Bears initially signed Johnson to their practice squad on October 10. A fifth-round pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars out of the University of Texas in 2020, Johnson played in 26 games over his first two seasons, catching 29 passes for 377 yards and two touchdowns.