The Bears are maneuvering to get their roster down to 53 players by Tuesday at 3 p.m. and got started by cutting four players Sunday and Monday.

The team waived offensive lineman Jean Delance with a non-football illness designation Sunday, then waived safety Jon Alexander, offensive lineman Corey Dublin and wide receiver Kevin Shaa on Monday to bring them down to 75 players.

Here’s a live tracker of who is leaving:OFFENSEQB Nathan Peterman (NFLN)RB De’Montre TuggleOL Jean DelanceOL Corey DublinOL Michael Schofield (NFLN)OL Lachavious SimmonsWR Kevin ShaaWR Isaiah Coulter

DEFENSEDL Mario Edwards (NFLN)DL Trevon ColeyCB Greg StromanS Jon AlexanderS A.J. ThomasS Davontae HarrisOnce the Bears finalize their roster Tuesday, it won’t actually be final. It’s a virtual certainty that they’ll pick up a few players cut by other teams. The most likely positions for that would on the offensive line and at cornerback and wide receiver.

The Bears also must keep injured wide receivers Byron Pringle and N’Keal Harry on the active roster Tuesday, but can put them on injured reserve after that if needed.

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There will still be some end-of-the roster maneuvering over the next few days, but the Bears have mostly settled who’s on the team heading into this season.

The team made its final preseason roster cuts Tuesday and now has 53 player as it scours the rest of the NFL’s waivers and releases to see if there’s anyone they want to add. It seems likely the Bears will look for help at cornerback, wide receiver and on the offensive line.

Here is the roster:

OFFENSE (24)

Quarterback (2)Justin FieldsTrevor SiemianRunning back (5)David MontgomeryKhalil HerbertTrestan EbnerKhari Blasingame (fullback)Jake Tonges (fullback)Tight end (2)Cole KmetRyan GriffinWide receiver (7)Darnell MooneyByron PringleVelus JonesEquanimeous St. BrownN’Keal HarryDante PettisTajae SharpeOffensive line (9)Braxton JonesCody WhitehairLucas PatrickSam MustipherTeven JenkinsLarry BoromRiley ReiffJa’Tyre CarterZachary ThomasDEFENSE (25)Defensive tackle (4)Justin JonesAngelo BlacksonKhyiris TongaMike PennelDefensive end (4)Robert QuinnAl-Quadin-MuhammadDominique RobinsonTrevis GipsonLinebacker (6)Roquan SmithNick MorrowMatt AdamsJack SanbornJoe ThomasCaleb JohnsonCornerback (6)Jaylon JohnsonKyler GordonKindle VildorLamar JacksonDuke ShelleyJaylon JonesSafety (5)Eddie JacksonJaquan BriskerDeAndre Houston-CarsonDane CruikshankElijah HicksSPECIALISTS (3)K Cairo SantosP Trenton GillLS Patrick ScalesINJURED RESERVE (1)CB Tavon Young

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The Chicago Bears arent done adding talent to their roster

Today is the day teams have to cut down to 53 players, and already some major receiver talent is available for the Chicago Bears. They’ll be keeping a keen eye on the waiver wire this week, and with the Chicago Bears sitting at number seven, they’ll have a chance to claim some real talent to add to Justin Fields list of weaponry.

Lets take a look at some moves around the league that already have Bears fans excited.

The biggest name here is obviously Josh Gordon.  Having spent most of his career suspended from the league, I seriously doubt the Bears will be interested in his services. That being said though, he is a physical freak, and would fill a massive void of talent on the Bears roster. Personally, I think Josh Gordon would look great in a Chicago Bears uniform also.

Tyler Johnson is the biggest surprise here. At 24 years old, he is young and talented enough that its hard to imagine he makes it to the 7th slot on waivers.  He would be a solid pickup though. He caught 36 of 55 pass attempts last year for 360 yards on a deep Tampa roster.  He caught exactly 0 touchdowns however, which probably factored into this decision with the Bucs signing Julio Jones and Russell Gage this offseason. Again, I’m not sure he will be available for Chicago, but its a name they should definitely try and sign.

Preston WIlliams is a very intriguing talent that the Chicago Bears have a real shot at claiming. He has flashed real talent in this league, but he just cannot stay healthy.  Willams has posted 56 catches, for 787 yards and 7 touchdowns in 24 games. This would would be a very low risk, high reward target for the bears in my estimation.  Chicago has also previously shown interest in his services, before they made a deal for N’Keal Harry.

Kendric Pryor is an UDFA that showed a lot of flashes this offseason, with 13 receptions for 182 yards and a TD.  The Bengals are very high on him, but they have a very deep receiver room and it just became a numbers game. Teams will take a long look at him, and the Chicago Bears would be smart to be one of them.

Freddie Swain, who was expected to compete for a starting iob this year for Seattle, has been released by the Seahawks. A sixth round pick in 2020, he not only brings experience, but above average special teams value as well. Last year Swain had 25 catches for 343 yards in an inept Seahawks offense. On special teams hes averaged 8.6 yards per punt return, and 22.8 yards per kick return.

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The Bears are maneuvering to get their roster down to 53 players by Tuesday at 3 p.m. and got started by cutting four players Sunday and Monday.

The team waived offensive lineman Jean Delance with a non-football illness designation Sunday, then waived safety Jon Alexander, offensive lineman Corey Dublin and wide receiver Kevin Shaa on Monday to bring them down to 75 players.

Here’s a live tracker of who is leaving:OFFENSEQB Nathan Peterman (NFLN)RB De’Montre TuggleOL Jean DelanceOL Corey DublinOL Michael Schofield (NFLN)OL Lachavious SimmonsWR Kevin ShaaWR Isaiah Coulter

DEFENSEDL Mario Edwards (NFLN)DL Trevon ColeyCB Greg StromanS Jon AlexanderS A.J. ThomasS Davontae HarrisOnce the Bears finalize their roster Tuesday, it won’t actually be final. It’s a virtual certainty that they’ll pick up a few players cut by other teams. The most likely positions for that would on the offensive line and at cornerback and wide receiver.

The Bears also must keep injured wide receivers Byron Pringle and N’Keal Harry on the active roster Tuesday, but can put them on injured reserve after that if needed.

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The United Center plays host to the first ever Chicago Bulls Fest in Chicago happening over Labor Weekend.

Labor Day weekend promises to be exciting as the Chicago Bulls organization presents the inaugural Bulls Fest on September 3 and 4.

The two-day festival will feature a 3v3 basketball tournament, live music, art exhibitions, kid-friendly activities, food and drink.

“Bulls Fest reflects our commitment to creating legendary experiences for our fans through basketball and championing the local artists and businesses that make our city so great,” Chicago Bulls president and COO Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement.

“We are thrilled to incorporate Bulls Fest into Chicago’s exciting street festival lineup and close out the summer alongside the fans and city that support our team day in and day out.”

Teams participating in the 3v3 event will be divided into brackets and guaranteed games on Saturday and Sunday. Courts for the games are to be set up in Lot C, located on the North side of the United Center. The tournament will also include brackets for wheelchair basketball teams.

There would be exclusive photo-ops with Bulls players like Ayo Dosunmu, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry along with Bulls Legends Will Perdue, Kendall Gill, Ben Gordon and Randy Brown.

A number of the team’s entertainment groups will be there, including the Bucket Boys, Incredibulls, Luvabulls, as well as Benny the Bull. This should be an awesome event for Chicago Bulls fans ahead of the new season.

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The United Center plays host to the first ever Chicago Bulls Fest in Chicago happening over Labor Weekend.

Labor Day weekend promises to be exciting as the Chicago Bulls organization presents the inaugural Bulls Fest on September 3 and 4.

The two-day festival will feature a 3v3 basketball tournament, live music, art exhibitions, kid-friendly activities, food and drink.

“Bulls Fest reflects our commitment to creating legendary experiences for our fans through basketball and championing the local artists and businesses that make our city so great,” Chicago Bulls president and COO Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement.

“We are thrilled to incorporate Bulls Fest into Chicago’s exciting street festival lineup and close out the summer alongside the fans and city that support our team day in and day out.”

Teams participating in the 3v3 event will be divided into brackets and guaranteed games on Saturday and Sunday. Courts for the games are to be set up in Lot C, located on the North side of the United Center. The tournament will also include brackets for wheelchair basketball teams.

There would be exclusive photo-ops with Bulls players like Ayo Dosunmu, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry along with Bulls Legends Will Perdue, Kendall Gill, Ben Gordon and Randy Brown.

A number of the team’s entertainment groups will be there, including the Bucket Boys, Incredibulls, Luvabulls, as well as Benny the Bull. This should be an awesome event for Chicago Bulls fans ahead of the new season.

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With training camp right around the corner, we’re looking back at some key moments of the Chicago Bulls’ offseason.

The 2022-23 NBA season is quickly approaching. If the Chicago Bulls tend to fall off your radar during the summer, you’ve come to the right place. It’s been a long offseason; maybe you just need some refreshers regarding some of the key moments. The Chicago Bulls made plenty of headlines over the summer. Let’s start with the 2022 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft and Dalen Terry

Dalen Terry was selected 18th overall by the Bulls way back on June 23rd. The Bulls only had one selection in the 2022 draft. Terry is a versatile wing who has showcased some impressive passing skills. Bulls fans watched the rookie out of Arizona very closely throughout Summer League. Dalen Terry played well in Summer League but suffered a minor hamstring injury in the team’s final game. Thankfully Terry made a swift recovery from this injury.

Besides the NBA Draft and Summer League, a major highlight of Terry’s offseason was his performance in the Crawsover Pro-Am. Former NBA player Jamal Crawford hosts the renowned pro-am league out of his hometown of Seattle. Dalen Terry participated in one game and dropped an impressive 56 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Zach LaVine returns

There was never much doubt that Zach LaVine wanted to return to the Bulls. President of Basketball Ops Arturas Karnisovas had made it clear that he wanted to keep the team’s core together. LaVine ended up signing a 5-year, $215.2 million deal to return to the Bulls when free agency opened.

LaVine made it clear later in the offseason that he had no intentions of signing elsewhere. He only met with the Chicago Bulls when free agency opened. This Bulls team feels as though they have unfinished business and a lot more to prove.

Other Free Agent signings

The Bulls didn’t only bring back Zach LaVine, they also reunited with the high-flying wing Derrick Jones Jr. Jones who signed a 2-year, $6.6 million deal to return to Chicago.

The team also improved their rebounding ability by adding veteran center Andre Drummond. Drummond is an incredibly skilled rebounder who signed a 2-year, $6.6 million deal with the Bulls. 

Goran Dragic also signed with the Bulls this offseason. The veteran point guard agreed to a 1-year, $2.9 million deal, and his presence gives the roster incredible depth at the point guard position. With the team suffering from many injuries last season, having this depth might bring fans some peace of mind. 

Lonzo Ball’s recovery

The health of starting point guard Lonzo Ball has been under a microscope for the entirety of the offseason. Ball has been trying to work his way back to being fully healthy since January.

There has been optimism lately that Lonzo Ball will be ready for the regular season. If not, the aforementioned depth at point guard will definitely come in handy. 

Summer League standouts

After the NBA Draft concluded, the Chicago Bulls signed Justin Lewis to a 2-way contract. Lewis had an impressive college career at Marquette and played well in the Summer League alongside Dalen Terry, Marko Simonovic, and Carlik Jones. Unfortunately, Lewis suffered an ACL tear in early August and is expected to miss this season.

It also was announced that Summer League standout Carlik Jones recently signed a unique deal with the Bulls.

The upcoming season

The 2022-23 NBA regular season begins on October 18th. The Chicago Bulls play their first game on the road against the Miami Heat the following day. Preseason for the NBA starts even sooner. The league’s first preseason game takes place on September 30th, and the Chicago Bulls begin their preseason on October 4th.

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With training camp right around the corner, we’re looking back at some key moments of the Chicago Bulls’ offseason.

The 2022-23 NBA season is quickly approaching. If the Chicago Bulls tend to fall off your radar during the summer, you’ve come to the right place. It’s been a long offseason; maybe you just need some refreshers regarding some of the key moments. The Chicago Bulls made plenty of headlines over the summer. Let’s start with the 2022 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft and Dalen Terry

Dalen Terry was selected 18th overall by the Bulls way back on June 23rd. The Bulls only had one selection in the 2022 draft. Terry is a versatile wing who has showcased some impressive passing skills. Bulls fans watched the rookie out of Arizona very closely throughout Summer League. Dalen Terry played well in Summer League but suffered a minor hamstring injury in the team’s final game. Thankfully Terry made a swift recovery from this injury.

Besides the NBA Draft and Summer League, a major highlight of Terry’s offseason was his performance in the Crawsover Pro-Am. Former NBA player Jamal Crawford hosts the renowned pro-am league out of his hometown of Seattle. Dalen Terry participated in one game and dropped an impressive 56 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Zach LaVine returns

There was never much doubt that Zach LaVine wanted to return to the Bulls. President of Basketball Ops Arturas Karnisovas had made it clear that he wanted to keep the team’s core together. LaVine ended up signing a 5-year, $215.2 million deal to return to the Bulls when free agency opened.

LaVine made it clear later in the offseason that he had no intentions of signing elsewhere. He only met with the Chicago Bulls when free agency opened. This Bulls team feels as though they have unfinished business and a lot more to prove.

Other Free Agent signings

The Bulls didn’t only bring back Zach LaVine, they also reunited with the high-flying wing Derrick Jones Jr. Jones who signed a 2-year, $6.6 million deal to return to Chicago.

The team also improved their rebounding ability by adding veteran center Andre Drummond. Drummond is an incredibly skilled rebounder who signed a 2-year, $6.6 million deal with the Bulls. 

Goran Dragic also signed with the Bulls this offseason. The veteran point guard agreed to a 1-year, $2.9 million deal, and his presence gives the roster incredible depth at the point guard position. With the team suffering from many injuries last season, having this depth might bring fans some peace of mind. 

Lonzo Ball’s recovery

The health of starting point guard Lonzo Ball has been under a microscope for the entirety of the offseason. Ball has been trying to work his way back to being fully healthy since January.

There has been optimism lately that Lonzo Ball will be ready for the regular season. If not, the aforementioned depth at point guard will definitely come in handy. 

Summer League standouts

After the NBA Draft concluded, the Chicago Bulls signed Justin Lewis to a 2-way contract. Lewis had an impressive college career at Marquette and played well in the Summer League alongside Dalen Terry, Marko Simonovic, and Carlik Jones. Unfortunately, Lewis suffered an ACL tear in early August and is expected to miss this season.

It also was announced that Summer League standout Carlik Jones recently signed a unique deal with the Bulls.

The upcoming season

The 2022-23 NBA regular season begins on October 18th. The Chicago Bulls play their first game on the road against the Miami Heat the following day. Preseason for the NBA starts even sooner. The league’s first preseason game takes place on September 30th, and the Chicago Bulls begin their preseason on October 4th.

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The Chicago Bears still need wide receiver help and Tyler Johnson could be an option the Bears look at.

Tyler Johnson was considered to be the fifth wide receiver for the Tampa Bucs on a team that is loaded with WR talent.  Johnson is a surprise cut from the Bucs that could very well fit into the Chicago Bears’ WR needs.

The Bears are currently working with Darnell Mooney, Equanimeous St. Brown rookie Velus Jones Jr. and Isaiah Coulter while the rest of their roster is dealing with injuries. 

Johnson is a 6-1 205 WR who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.  Tyler Johnson has 48 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns in his career on 78 career targets.

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