Former Bears WR Brandon Rideau, who was released this preseason after Devin Aromashodu beat him out was signed today by the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Rideau was a preseason stud the last two years, but didn’t show enough to be out draft picks Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Juaquin Iglesias. The former University of [...]
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Ex-Bears Draft and Johnson Sign With Buffalo
The Buffalo Bills, who are banged up on defense have added two former Bears. They added linebacker Chris Draft and safety Todd Johnson. Chris Draft was a sixth round pick by the Bears in 1998 out of Stanford. He only played one game with the Bears that year and was waived after the season. He [...]
List of Players Who Have Been Told They Will Be Released
According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times, the following players have been informed they will be released: G Dan Buenning C Donovan Raiola FB Jason Davis DE Joe Clermond WR Eric Peterman CB Rod Hood WR Brandon Rideau LB Kevin Malast LB Darrell McClover LB Mike Rivera LB Marcus Freeman G Johan Asiata OT [...]
Q&A With Bears Receiver Brandon Rideau
I got a chance to interview Bears wide receiver Brandon Rideau. He spent most of the last two seasons on the practice squad, but got a chance to be on the active roster last season, but never caught a ball. Here is my interview with Bears wide receiver Brandon Rideau: Me: Hey Brandon. Brandon: What [...]
Speak Up: Brandon Rideau On Possibility of Playing This Season
After failing to make the active roster the last three seasons, Brandon Rideau thinks he really has a shot to shine this season, this is what he had to say: “I feel like I am making strides, I feel like I have a great opportunity. I’m blessed to have this opportunity and I want to [...]
Earl Bennett Looks To Grow from a Cub to a Bear in 2009
Written by Mike Summa of Bleacherreport.com To many, it was like he was not even on the roster. Throughout 2008 and into the offseason, many Chicago Bears fans have speculated about the absence of third-round rookie pick Earl Bennett. The Vanderbilt superstar set numerous SEC receiving records, but during his rookie season in the NFL, [...]
Bears sign WR
According to ESPN.com, the Bears signed wide receiver Devin Aromashodu off the Washington Redskins‘ practice squad. Devin Aromashodu took the roster spot of Dusty Dvoraceck, who officially went on the injured reserve today. Devin Aromashodu won a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts. Devin Aromashodu was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the [...]
Bears sign WR
According to ESPN.com, the Bears signed wide receiver Devin Aromashodu off the Washington Redskins‘ practice squad. Devin Aromashodu took the roster spot of Dusty Dvoraceck, who officially went on the injured reserve today. Devin Aromashodu won a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts. Devin Aromashodu was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the [...]
Mike Hass Signed to Practice Squad
The Bears re-signed receiver Mike Hass to their practice squad. Hass, who was caught in a numbers game during final cuts, had a tryout scheduled with the New York Giants. Earl Bennett will likely suit up if Brandon Lloyd can’t go and if Marty Booker can’t play look for Brandon Rideau to get some time [...]
Bears Release WR Mark Bradley
The Chicago Bears have announced the release of former second-round pick WR Mark Bradley today. Bradley was injured in his first two years, from 2005-2006. He injured his knee, ankle, and ACL in the time span. Last season Bradley played in 15 games, catching just six passes for 71 yards and one touchdown. He primarily [...]
