Chicago Bears Sign Tight End Steve Maneri to a Two Year Contract
By Mike Praser
Aug 30, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Steve Maneri (87) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandian Ross (39) and defensive back Sean Richardson (28) after catching a pass during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Bears announce that they sign Tight End Steve Maneri to a two year contract.
LM: #Bears agree to terms with tight end Steve Maneri on two-year contract.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 21, 2013
Excited to be a Chicago Bear...can't wait to get to work with my new teammates! #BearDown
— Steve Maneri (@stevemaneri) March 21, 2013
The Bears needed a blocking Tight End after parting ways with both Kellen Davis and Matt Spaeth.
It was unclear how the Bears were going to use tight end Evan Rodriguez until yesterday when head coach Marc Trestman said that they see him as a fullback.
"Adam Jahns @adamjahns#Bears coach Marc Trestman said he sees Evan Rodriguez as a fullback right now. But he’s encouraged that he’s working with Brandon Marshall"
Now it is even more unclear with the news that Evan Rodriguez has been arrested.