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Bears Set Final 53-Man Roster, Practice Squad

Boomer — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:58:47 +0000

The Bears finalized their final 53-man roster on Saturday afternoon. There are no big surprises with some of the bigger name cuts like Al Afalava, Josh Beekman, Jarron Gilbert and Juaquin Iglesias already revealed. According to the Bears official website, here’s your final 53:

Quarterbacks (3): Todd Collins, Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie.

Running backs (4): Kahlil Bell, Matt Forte, Chester Taylor, Garrett Wolfe.

Wide receivers (5): Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, Johnny Knox.

Tight ends (4): Desmond Clark, Kellen Davis, Brandon Manumaleuna, Greg Olsen.

Offensive linemen (8): Johan Asiata, Roberto Garza, Olin Kreutz, Lance Louis, Frank Omiyale, Kevin Shaffer, J’Marcus Webb, Chris Williams.

Defensive linemen (9): Anthony Adams, Mark Anderson, Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison, Israel Idonije, Henry Melton, Julius Peppers, Matt Toeaina, Corey Wootton.

Linebackers (6): Lance Briggs, Hunter Hillenmeyer, Brian Iwuh, Nick Roach, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Brian Urlacher.

Cornerbacks (6): Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Tim Jennings, D.J. Moore, Josh Moore, Charles Tillman.

Safeties (5): Josh Bullocks, Chris Harris, Danieal Manning, Craig Steltz, Major Wright.

Specialists (3): Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly, Brad Maynard.

A few odd choices in keeping four running backs and four tight ends, no true fullback and only five wide receivers for a Mike Martz offense that supposedly doesn’t use the tight end and isn’t known for running the ball. (more…)

Bears Practice Squad Taking Shape

Boomer — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:03:22 +0000

After the final cutdowns were made on Saturday, the Bears have seven of their eight man practice squad signed as of Sunday evening. Thanks to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune, here are the members of the practice squad so far:

QB Brett Basanez

O-linemen G Johan Asiata and C Donovan Raiola

DE’s Ervin Baldwin and Joe Clermond

Fullback Will Ta’ufo’ou

CB Woodny Turenne

As we all knew before final cuts were made, wide receiver Brandon Rideau is not eligible for the practice squad. It’s interesting that so far they only filled seven of the eight available spots. It will be interesting to see if they try to add an experienced player to the active roster and demote someone down to the practice squad.

I’ve heard a rumble about Warrick Dunn being out there as some depth for the running back position. Also caught wind of DE Kevin Carter being out there to add some depth on the defensive line. And of course, for those still seeking that wide receiver, Matt Jones is still right there for the taking. Check out this video clip of the top veterans on the street according to the guru’s over at NFL Network by clicking here.

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