The Bears placed Sweeney (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Sweeney joined the Bears' practice squad Oct. 9 after failing to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. It's unclear what is hindering the 2019 seventh-round pick, but he is ineligible to be called up from the practice squad to the active roster for at least four regular-season games. The earliest Sweeney would be able to be elevated would be against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 24. With Sweeney on practice squad IR, Chicago signed tight end Joel Wilson to the practice squad in a corresponding move.
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Status
OUT - Undisclosed - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-29Latest Tommy Sweeney news
Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
7/1/1995 (29)
Status
PRA_IR
HT/WT
6'5", 255 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 7; Pk (BUF)
Birthplace
Ramsey, NJ, USA
Position
TE
College
Boston College
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Chicago Bears
2024-Present
(1 season)
New York Giants
2023-2024
(1 season)
Buffalo Bills
2019-2020, 2021-2023
(3 seasons)
The Bears placed Sweeney (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Sweeney joined the Bears' practice squad Oct. 9 after failing to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. It's unclear what is hindering the 2019 seventh-round pick, but he is ineligible to be called up from the practice squad to the active roster for at least four regular-season games. The earliest Sweeney would be able to be elevated would be against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 24. With Sweeney on practice squad IR, Chicago signed tight end Joel Wilson to the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Sweeney signed with the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Sweeney spent training camp in Chicago, recording nine catches for 86 yards, including two touchdowns. However, he couldn't secure a spot on their 53-man roster. He'll now have another opportunity to work his way to the Bears' active roster.
Sweeney was released by the Bears on Saturday. The tight end was competing for a roster spot behind Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett. Sweeney did not see the field in 2023 with the Giants after appearing in 24 games between 2019 and 2022 with the Bills.
Sweeney agreed to a contract with the Bears on Sunday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. Sweeney began his career with Buffalo before linking up with the Giants last season. He suffered a "medical event" on the practice field in late August and never got into a game with New York, as he was eventually cut in late November. He'll now get a chance to compete for a roster spot among a tight end group that is led by veterans Cole Kmet (forearm) and Gerald Everett (knee).