The Chicago Bears may have cut Brett Rypien, but he quickly found a new opportunity within the NFC North. According to the transaction wire for August 29, the Minnesota Vikings have signed Rypien to their 53-man roster as their new third-string quarterback, releasing Jaren Hall—a 2023 fifth-round pick—in the process. Rypien joined the Bears in…
The Bears have trimmed their quarterback roster to just two, making minimal changes before Tuesday’s NFL cut deadline. The most notable roster decision was keeping receiver-turned-running back Velus Jones on the 53-man roster. The team released quarterbacks Brett Rypien and Austin Reed despite their impressive performances in training camp. Rypien posted a 131.4 passer rating,…
The Bears have added nine undrafted free agents ahead of the rookie minicamp starting Thursday. Get acquainted with each player below: 1. **Brenden Bates** (TE) – Height: 6-5 – Weight: 255 lbs – College: Kentucky – Notable stats: 58 games played, 25 starts, 26 receptions for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns. – Background: Attended Archbishop…
In 2022, linebacker Jack Sanborn made waves, followed by quarterback Tyson Bagent last season. Now, the question looms: can the Chicago Bears unearth another hidden gem among undrafted players this year? According to one analyst, the Bears may have struck gold with former Western Kentucky QB Austin Reed. Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler singled out one…