Free Agency Update-Bears Interested In Maneri
October 14, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA;Kansas City Chiefs tight end Steve Maneri (87) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) defends during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans are to be in the running for tight end Steve Maneri according to Jeff Dickerson.
#Bears and #Texans believed to be most interested in TE Steve Maneri. Deal could be finalized today.
— Jeff Dickerson (@DickersonESPN) March 19, 2013
It’s safe to say both the Texans and the Bears would be signing Maneri as a blocking tight end with the Texans already having Owen Daniels on the roster and the Bears just signing Martellus Bennett. Not only do both teams have these tight ends on the roster but Maneri career stats read 6 catches for 56 yards in two seasons.
Bennett has the tools to be on the field every offensive down, but with the release of Matt Spaeth the Bears still are in need of a backup blocking tight end.
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