Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Chicago Bears 2012 Free Agency Overview

The Chicago Bears enter the 2012 off-season with 53 players signed or under contract for the next season. The Bears next general manager, whomever it may be, has just one decision to make on a restricted free agent.

Thirteen players are scheduled to be unrestricted free agents, including running back Matt Forte, who is expected to receive the franchise tag if a long-term extension is not reached.

Restricted Free Agents (1)

RB Kahlil Bell - Received "Original Round" tender

Unrestricted Free Agents (13)

QB Caleb Hanie - Signed with the Denver Broncos
QB Josh McCown - Signed one-year, $850,000 extension
RB Matt Forte - Received the franchise tag
WR Roy Williams
TE Kellen Davis - Signed two-year, $6 million extension
DE Israel Idonije - Signed one-year, $2.5 million extension
DT Amobi Okoye
CB Zack Bowman - Signed one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings
CB Corey Graham - Signed with the Baltimore Ravens
CB Tim Jennings - Signed two-year, $6.6 million extension
S Brandon Meriweather - Signed two-year, $6 million with the Washington Redskins
S Craig Steltz - Signed two-year, $1.69 million extension
LS Chris Massey

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