Lewis is meeting with Chicago on Monday with the intention of re-signing for the 2024 season, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports. Lewis appears set for a second campaign in Chicago after playing in all 17 regular-season contests last season. He's regarded as one of the league's top blocking tight ends and sprinkled in some contributions on offense last year, catching four of five targets for 29 yards and a score. His Week 16 touchdown was notable in that it made him the oldest tight end in NFL history to record a receiving TD. Lewis turned 40 in May and will be embarking upon his 19th professional campaign. He's unlikely to make a significant impact on offense or in fantasy, but he'll boost the Bears' offense with his blocking while serving as a positive locker room presence.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG N. Peterman,QB2000.0%00.000150.0T. Bagent,QB59414365.7%859171.83653571.4J. Fields,QB1322737061.4%2,562197.11694428586.3Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD D. Foreman,RB91094253.92247.2413524K. Herbert,RB121326114.63850.9212225C. Kmet,TE17320.710.10102V. Jones Jr.,WR148516.4173.60054T. Taylor,WR171-2-2.02-0.10220N. Peterman,QB22-4-2.02-2.00100T. Scott,WR177415.9162.40182T. Bagent,QB5231094.72021.823011D. Mooney,WR15252.530.30000K. Blasingame,FB168263.361.60000J. Fields,QB131246575.33950.54103643D. Moore,WR174215.3161.21101R. Johnson,RB15813524.32923.521516D. Evans,RB5301053.51221.01069Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD D. Foreman,RB911167771178.664.06K. Herbert,RB122031134712311.2138.09C. Kmet,TE1773907191065342.3290.036E. St. Brown,WR75662120218.97.03C. Johnson,WR31111110113.74.01V. Jones Jr.,WR14472050111.415.01T. Taylor,WR170200000.00.00T. Homer,RB160100000.00.00C. Claypool,WR3414511312017.06.03T. Scott,WR171732168100309.970.010R. Tonyan,TE171117112100246.657.06M. Lewis,TE17452971161.729.02D. Mooney,WR1531614141314127.6181.020K. Blasingame,FB163621040.15.00D. Moore,WR17961361,3641485880.2539.064R. Johnson,RB153440209602413.9247.06D. Evans,RB57124970179.869.02Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD C. Kmet, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Robinson, DL11 5 7 12 0.5 4.5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Williams, CB4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Cole, LB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Sewell, LB13 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V. Jones Jr., WR14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Smith, DB12 37 12 49 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 K. Kareem, DL1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Y. Ngakoue, DL13 13 9 22 4 25 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Stroman Jr., DB7 12 7 19 1 9 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 T. Homer, RB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Gill, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Sanborn, LB17 41 18 59 1 5 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 T. Stevenson, DB16 63 21 84 0 0 1 16 4 0 0 0 0 A. Billings, DL17 12 15 27 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Scott, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. Johnson, DB9 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 R. Tonyan, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Hicks, DB17 18 12 30 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Gordon, DB13 44 17 61 1 8 3 6 2 0 0 0 0 Z. Pickens, DL17 9 11 20 0.5 4.5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 T. Edmunds, LB15 69 44 113 0 0 5 7 4 0 0 1 0 D. Gates, LB5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Brisker, DB15 66 39 105 1 7.5 3 9 1 0 0 1 0 R. Green, DL17 8 7 15 2 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Johnson, DB14 31 5 36 0 0 1 10 4 0 0 0 0 D. Harmon, SAF3 5 1 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Edwards, LB17 90 63 153 2.5 4 8 7 3 0 0 2 0 D. Mooney, WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Blasingame, FB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Blackwell, DB10 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Jones, DL17 29 20 49 4.5 37 10 4 0 0 0 0 0 J. Jones, DB17 11 5 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Moore, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Walker, DL17 17 13 30 3.5 30 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Sweat, DL9 17 8 25 6 47.5 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 R. Johnson, RB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Patrick, OL16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Jackson, DB12 32 5 37 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 G. Dexter Sr., DL17 13 7 20 2.5 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
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Lewis is meeting with Chicago on Monday with the intention of re-signing for the 2024 season, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports. Lewis appears set for a second campaign in Chicago after playing in all 17 regular-season contests last season. He's regarded as one of the league's top blocking tight ends and sprinkled in some contributions on offense last year, catching four of five targets for 29 yards and a score. His Week 16 touchdown was notable in that it made him the oldest tight end in NFL history to record a receiving TD. Lewis turned 40 in May and will be embarking upon his 19th professional campaign. He's unlikely to make a significant impact on offense or in fantasy, but he'll boost the Bears' offense with his blocking while serving as a positive locker room presence.
Smith (quadriceps) was spotted working out during Chicago's minicamp Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. The 24-year-old cornerback left the Bears' 2023 season finale with a quadriceps injury, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. Smith had an up-and-down rookie campaign, recording 49 total tackles, including three tackles for loss, while also defending six passes in 12 games. He's expected to compete for another depth role in Chicago's secondary as the offseason progresses.
Davis (foot) was spotted working out in a limited fashion during Wednesday's minicamp, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports. Davis sustained a foot injury during the Bears' 2023 season finale and he is still going through the recovery process. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Thursday that Davis will be the team's starting right guard heading into the 2024 season, and he expects the 27-year-old to be back at full health by the beginning of training camp.
Allen said Monday that he's "going to play as long as I can" and is willing to sign an extension with Chicago, Patrick Finley of The Chicago-Sun Times reports. The Bears reportedly haven't offered anything since trading for Allen in March, which isn't exactly a surprise given that they drafted Rome Odunze six weeks later and may want to sign DJ Moore to an extension this offseason. Regardless of what happens with the contracts, first overall pick Caleb Williams will have one of the best WR trios in the league, with Moore and Allen both coming off 2023 seasons with career highs for yards per game and fantasy points per game. Allen is likely looking at a big volume dip in his age-32 season after averaging a league-high 11.5 targets in his 13 games for the Chargers last year, but he doesn't seem to be thinking about retirement just yet, instead perhaps looking for another productive season and a big fourth contract. He's expected to be the Bears' slot receiver in three-wide formations and their Z receiver in two-wide looks.
Odunze (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Odunze was featured in a video from practice catching a contested pass from rookie QB Caleb Williams. With the hamstring tightness behind him, the No. 9 overall pick will continue to build chemistry with Williams while working as the No. 3 receiver for now behind DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.
Kmet (forearm) is building chemistry with new rookie quarterback Caleb Williams at OTAs, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports. Kmet suffered a broken right forearm during Chicago's season-ending loss to the Packers in Week 18, but he looks fully healthy at OTAs. The starting tight end could have some extra opportunities to establish a rapport with Williams, given that Rome Odunze is managing a hamstring issue, while Keenan Allen has stayed away from the voluntary activities. Still, the likeliest scenario in this passing game could be that Kmet takes a back seat to all of DJ Moore, Allen and Odunze, and even with his pedigree as the No. 1 overall pick, it seems a long shot that Williams can support four solid fantasy options as a rookie. Kmet will be a sleeper option at the tight end position in 2024 fantasy drafts.
Odunze (hamstring) is expected to resume practicing next week, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Odunze participated in Chicago's first practice during the team's rookie minicamp earlier this month, but subsequently encountered hamstring tightness, as Dan Weiderer of the Chicago Tribune reports. The Bears seem to have been taking a cautious approach to the recovery of the rookie No. 9 overall pick, but it doesn't look like there's any real concern about his injury. Odunze will have plenty more time this offseason to build chemistry with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, and to find his footing in what figures to be a starting role alongside DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.
The Bears signed Swain to a contract Monday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Swain spent time on the Dolphins' practice squad last season, but he hasn't played snaps in a game since 2022, when he suited up for three contests with Denver and one for Miami. The 2020 sixth-round pick will have his work cut out to compete for a depth role in Chicago's crowded receiver room.