The 53...

[RaptorII]

...man roster as it stands right now.
Interesting to me, that we kept a true fullback in Fiametta.

OFFENSE
QB (2): Jay Cutler | Josh McCown
RB (3): Matt Forte | Michael Bush | Michael Ford
TE (3): Martellus Bennett | Steve Maneri | Kyle Adams
FB (1): Tony Fiametta
WR (6): Brandon Marshall | Alshon Jeffery | Earl Bennett | Joe Anderson | Marquess Wilson | Eric Weems
OL (9): Jermon Bushrod | Matt Slauson | Roberto Garza | Kyle Long | Jordan Mills | James Brown | Jonathan Scott | Eben Britton | Taylor Boggs
DEFENSE
DT (4): Henry Melton | Stephen Paea | Zach Minter | Nate Collins
DE (5): Julius Peppers | Corey Wootton | Shea McClellin | Cornelius Washington | Cheta Ozoguwu
LB (6): Lance Briggs | D.J. Williams | Jonathan Bostic | Khaseem Greene | James Anderson | Blake Costanzo
CB (6): Charles Tillman | Tim Jennings | Isaiah Frey | Zackary Bowman | Sherrick McManis | C.J. WIlson
S (4): Chris Conte | Major Wright | Anthony Walters | Craig Steltz
SPECIAL TEAMS
LS (1): Patrick Mannelly
P (1): Adam Podlesh
K (1): Robbie Gould
KR/PR (1): Devin Hester

 

[richig07]

Pretty much how I pegged it. No surprises really.

I like that we kept Ford, Wilson, and Anderson.

I'm excited about the potential of all three if they get the chance.

 

[RaptorII]

Yep.
No real surprise in the cuts to me, except that I thought we would go with three QB's and keep Jordan Palmer.
You never know though, -following the inevitable moves that will still be made, he may be brought back and actually compete against McCown for the #2 spot. -Which never happened.

Maybe Brandon Hardin was a bit of a surprise only because Emery drafted him, and we never really saw him play due to injury. I don't know what to think of Anthony Walters, but apparently the coaches liked him better than Hardin. Steltz is just a serviceable back-up I guess.

 

[gmalis1]

Is it Sunday Sept 8 yet?

 

[NCChiFan]

Don't get too excited, someone's coming off that list due to the DE we signed from the Raiders. Because of the "signing" after the 53 man roster cuts, he isn't going to a practice squad, he has to be in the 53 mix, so someone's getting the axe.

 

[richig07]

Is it Sunday Sept 8 yet?

Yes

 

[NCChiFan]

ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
#Bears waive DE Cheta Ozogwu, per NFL transaction wire. Corresponding move for claiming David Bass off waivers.

 

[63bears40]

Just surprised 9 rooks made the cut. 3 UFAs & the 6 picks.
Only 3 remain from last years draft.

 

[gmalis1]

Actually, Ozogwu is eligible for the Bears practice squad...so I'm guessing they are hoping he clears waivers.

 

[63bears40]

Just surprised 9 rooks made the cut. 3 UFAs & the 6 picks.
Only 3 remain from last years draft.

Correction Bass was Oak. 7th round pick this last draft. That's 10 rooks total. So much for an old team.

 

[gmalis1]

Bears announced they have signed offensive tackle Jamaal Johnson-Webb to the final spot on the practice squad.

Guess that means Cheta Ozouwga didn't make it.

 

[RaptorII]

....offensive tackle Jamaal Johnson-Webb....

OH NO!
"Jwebbnation" lives on???

 

[NCChiFan]

Actually, Ozogwu is eligible for the Bears practice squad...so I'm guessing they are hoping he clears waivers.

Kind of funny, you were good enough to "make the initial 53" but not good enough for the practice squad.

 

[gmalis1]

Kind of funny, you were good enough to "make the initial 53" but not good enough for the practice squad.

Football's a strange...and funny...game.

 

[63bears40]

I count atleast 20 new faces ( that weren't on the opening 53 last year).
That's pretty big tunover, for 1 offseason. Phil's been busy.

 

[gmalis1]

Bears released QB Jerrod Johnson from the practice squad.

TE Kyle Adams resigned and OL Jonathan Scott was released from the active roster. Emery states he would like to bring Scott back.

And who will be the 3rd string/practice squad QB?

And the revolving door keeps on turning.

 

[gmalis1]

Now it's reported that G Derek Dennis has been signed to the practice squad.

 

[NCChiFan]

Whoops, already covered per above.

So, um, have a great day.

 

[55briggs]

We signed another tight End, Dante Rosario from Dallas,