The Chicago Bears made one decision at quarterback on Wednesday. The Bears’ quarterback situation has been the speak of the NFL this offseason. The Bears will have to decide if they favor to draft a quarterback, likely Caleb Williams, with the No. 1 pick out in the draft, or if they will stick with Justin Fields.
The Chicago Bears are maintaining their playing cards close on Justin Fields
The Bears have not made their plans recognized to the public related to Fields as issues persist for the the front office. General supervisor Ryan Poles stated at the NFL Combine that if the Bears have been taking a quarterback in the draft he desired to “do right” by way of Fields and exchange him before free agency.
However, Fields’ draft fee tanked in the course of the week of the NFL Combine. The Bears also have but to get hold of Williams’ medicals. The Bears will meet with Williams at Halas Hall following USC’s pro day subsequent week.
The Bears signed Brett Rypien
With quarterback drama on the subject matter of Bears Twitter, the crew introduced one decision for the role on Wednesday afternoon. Per a statement, the Bears are signing Brett Rypien to a one-year deal with Chicago.
Rypien is familiar with Bears OC Shane Waldron
Rypien is acquainted with new Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. He spent time with Waldron while he was with the Seattle Seahawks last season.
Rypien spent his first three seasons with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. He spent time with the Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, and Seahawks last season.
In his five-year career, Rypien has thrown for 950 yards, four touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. During OTAs this spring, he will make an notable camp arm for the Bears.
With whoever will be at QB1 on the Bear’s depth chart.
