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To: ggersh who wrote (7404)	4/7/2025 8:27:01 PM
From: Investor2	Respond to of 7506

Bears announce roster moves Apr 07, 2025 at 03:20 PM Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears on Monday made the following transactions: Signed the following Restricted Free Agent: DL Chris Williams Signed the following Exclusive Rights Free Agents: DL Jonathan Ford DL Daniel Hardy OL Bill Murray DB Ameer Speed Williams returns to the Bears, having initially joined Chicago via trade in advance of the start of the 2024 season. Williams has appeared in 30 career appearances (one start) with the Indianapolis Colts (2021-22) and with Chicago last season, in addition to time spent with the Kansas City Chiefs (2023) and Cleveland Browns (2023-24). Last season, Williams appeared in all 17 games for the Bears, a single-season career-high, totaling 23 tackles (17 solo), including three sacks, and seven quarterback hits. Williams, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020, appeared in 42 games for Wagner University (2016-19), totaling 105 tackles (41 solo), six sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and three blocked kicks. Ford returns to Chicago after joining the Bears in 2024, appearing in each of the last four games. Originally a seventh-round selection by the Green Bay Packers, Ford spent each of his first two professional seasons with the club, as well as the offseason, training camp and a majority of the regular season in 2024 with Green Bay, before signing to Chicago's practice squad. Over his four games played, Ford totaled nine tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss. Ford prepped collegiately at the University of Miami (Fla.), appearing in 50 games over five seasons of action with the Hurricanes (2017-21), registering 60 tackles (21 solo), including three sacks and eight tackles for loss, as well as a pass defended and a forced fumble. Hardy rejoins the Bears after contributing to all 17 games for Chicago last season. Over his career, Hardy has appeared in 23 career regular-season games with the Los Angeles Rams (2022-23) and Bears (2024). A primary contributor on special teams, Hardy added a blocked punt in 2024, which was returned for a touchdown, helping propel the Bears to a season-opening victory. Prior to entering the league as a seventh-round selection (235th overall) by the Rams in 2022, Hardy was a First-Team All-Big Sky Conference selection following his final season at Montana State University (2018-21), totaling 100 tackles (61 solo), 18 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, four passes defended and a pair of forced fumbles over his collegiate career. Murray returns to Chicago, where he spent the 2024 season. Appearing in three games for Chicago last season, Murray spent the remainder of the year on Reserve/Injured. Entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots in 2020, Murray began his career on the defensive front before transitioning to the offensive line, where he appeared in one game for the Patriots in 2022. Murray prepped collegiately at the College of William & Mary (2015-19), where he earned all-conference recognition twice, as well as FCS All-America honors following his final season. Speed rejoins the Bears, appearing in two games for Chicago in 2024 after joining the club's practice squad in advance of Week 4. Over his career, Speed has appeared in 15 career games for the New England Patriots (2023), Indianapolis Colts (2023-24) and Bears (2024), securing six special teams tackles. Defensively, Speed has secured three solo stops, including one tackle for loss. Over his collegiate tenure at the University of Georgia (2017-21) and Michigan State University (2022), Speed totaled 60 career games played, recording 87 tackles (52 solo) and five passes defensed.

To: ggersh who wrote (7404)	4/7/2025 8:34:17 PM
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Bears kick off voluntary offseason program Apr 07, 2025 at 04:05 PM Larry Mayer Senior Writer Greeted by teammates, coaches and even some light snow, Bears players returned to Halas Hall Monday for the start of the team's voluntary offseason program. "I wasn't expecting snow today, but it's fun coming back and seeing the guys," said veteran safety Kevin Byard III. "I feel like we just took a little break. The camaraderie is still there, and everybody is excited to get everything back rolling." "It's been great to see all the faces of teammates, coaches, staff and everybody new," added running back Roschon Johnson. "It's great to get us all in a team setting and kind of get back in the flow of things." Related Links 8 Bears takeaways from NFL owners meetings Kevin Warren excited about prospects for 2025 season Bears focusing on Arlington Heights, downtown Chicago for new stadium What draft analysts think Bears will do with No. 10 pick George H. McCaskey talks Bears at NFL owners meetings GM Ryan Poles: Bears ‘in a really good place’ as draft looms Bears coach Ben Johnson reveals offseason plan for QB Caleb Williams 8 things we learned from Bears coach Ben Johnson at NFL owners meetings First-year coach Ben Johnson opened the festivities at 9 a.m. by conducting a team meeting. His message, Byard said, focused on being a professional, attention to detail and communication. "Our first meeting was great today," Byard said. "[Coach Johnson] brought a lot of energy. He's brought an excitement to this city and this team." Like the rest of Bears nation, players are fired up that Johnson was hired as the team's head coach. The 38-year-old arrives after spending the past three seasons coordinating an explosive Lions offense that led the NFL in scoring during that span, averaging 28.2 points per game. "We're going to learn a lot more about him," said second-year punter Tory Taylor. "But I think you've only got to turn on the tape from Detroit to see his aggressive mindset, and you can tell he's an aggressive person. It's going to be something new and different, and that's always exciting. It's going to be hard, but we want it to be hard. So, I'm really excited." The Bears and other NFL teams with new coaches were permitted to start their offseason programs Monday. Clubs with returning coaches must wait until April 21. Teams with new coaches also can hold an extra voluntary minicamp, which the Bears have scheduled for April 21-23. NFL offseason programs consist of three phases. During Phase 1, which occurs during the first two weeks, activities are limited to strength and conditioning and physical rehab, with only strength and conditioning coaches allowed on the field with players. Helmets are prohibited, and footballs are permitted on the field only for quarterbacks throwing to receivers provided they are not covered by defenders. In the second phase, which lasts three weeks, all coaches are allowed on the field. Workouts may include individual player instruction and drills, but helmets and drills pitting the offense against the defense are prohibited. The third phase, which is conducted over four weeks, may include up to 10 days of organized team activity (OTA) workouts. All coaches are permitted on the field and players may wear helmets, but one-on-one drills involving the offense and defense are not allowed. In addition, live contact is prohibited during all offseason workouts. The Bears have scheduled OTAs for May 20-22 and 27-30, and June 9-11 for only rookies. Their mandatory full squad minicamp will be June 3-5.