As always, Brad Biggs has the first word out of Halas Hall with the Bears final roster cuts.
"QB Brett BasanezFB Jason DavisFB Will Ta’ufo’ouWR Eric PetermanWR Brandon RideauG Johan AsiataOT Cody BaloghG Dan BuenningC Donovan RaiolaDE Ervin BaldwinDE Joe ClermondLB Marcus FreemanLB Kevin MalastLB Darrell McCloverLB Mike RiveraCB Rudy BurgessCB Rod HoodCB Marcus HamiltonCB Woodny Turenne"
For a breakdown of how the final roster shakes out, check out the Bears’ website.
In addition to these cuts, the Bears moved three players to the injured reserve list:
"RB Kevin Jones was placed on inured reserve with a torn ligament in his left ankleDE Henry Melton was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injuryS Dahna Deleston was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury"
No surprise Melton hits the IR. He’s a project at defensive end and this will allow the Bears to stash him on the roster without exposing him on waivers. That’s common practice for recent Bears draft day projects.
The Bears will form their 8 man practice squad on Sunday. Some likely candidates include DE Ervin Baldwin, QB Brett Basanez, CB Woodny Turenne, LB’s Marcus Freeman and Kevin Malast, FB Will Ta’ufo’ou, WR Eric Peterman and OT Cody Balogh.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bears look to add a running back to the practice squad too. With Kevin Jones on IR and some questions about whether or not Adrian Peterson and Garrett Wolfe can effectively back up Matt Forte, that might be another area for some insurance. I’m sure the Jerry Angelo and company will be scouring the waiver wire looking for anyone that could help the squad. Just over one week until the season opener against the Packers!!!!
BEAR DOWN!!!
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