A Hero Returns! Bears Re-sign TE Bradley Sowell

Bears fans rejoice! After cutting Tight End Bradley Sowell (better known as the Hero of Week 14) last week to make room for Defensive Line depth, he was gloriously re-signed today. The team waived speedy rookie Running Back Kerrith Whyte Jr. in a corresponding move. Look for him to potentially be added to the Practice Squad.

For anyone who doesn’t know by now, Bradley Sowell is a converted Offensive Lineman, and currently sits a 6’7” and 280lbs. He’s a Big Boy. And last year vs the Rams, he did Big Boy things. Namely, he drove “Santa’s Sleigh” right into the end zone, followed by this:

In the immortal words of John Madden, “I love to see a fat guy score! Because you get a fat guy spike, and then a fat guy dance!” Welcome back big guy. You were missed.

Sowell is now the fifth tight end on the roster, so stay tuned...