The Bear’s Den, April 10, 2021

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Roster Move: Chicago Bears re-sign DB Michael Joseph - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears on Friday re-signed defensive back Michael Joseph to a one-year contract.

Bears re-sign Michael Joseph - ProFootballTalk - The Bears have brought back one of their exclusive rights free agents, re-signing defensive back Michael Joseph on Friday.

Mayer: Chicago Bears boast history of steals in late rounds of NFL Drafts - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears unearthed a hidden gem in the fifth round of last year’s draft in Darnell Mooney, but the speedy receiver is far from the first draft steal in Bears history.

Hughes: Bears Want the 4th Pick - Da Bears Blog - Good morning Twitter.

PODCAST: Pre-Draft Mailbag - Chicago Audible - In this week’s mailbag episode, Will and Nick answer your questions including: What’s our outlook for the Bears’ future? Which QB’s would be considered a reach in the draft? Could Ryan Pace trade up to the Falcons’ spot?

Ranking the 10 Biggest NFL Draft Steals of the Past 5 Years - Bleacher Report - Sneak Peak: #9. S Eddie Jackson

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Falcons ‘aligned’ for NFL draft: 5 players on their radar screen - The Atlanta Journal Constitution - Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith’s first draft together in their collaborative relationship is approaching. Jack’s note: Are they ‘aligned’ on trading their pick to the Bears? Yeah? We’ll throw Nick Foles in, just because we’re feeling generous.

Justin Houston set to visit the Ravens next week - ProFootballTalk - According to multiple reports, Justin Houston will be in Baltimore to visit with the team next Tuesday.

Attorney: Deshaun Watson’s massages sometimes resulted in consensual sex - ProFootballTalk - Hardin admitted that consensual sexual encounters sometimes occurred with massage therapists. Hardin insists, however, that he did not coerce the massage therapists or use his status as a celebrity to violate the ability of the massage therapists to provide consent.

Judges rule women suing Texans QB Deshaun Watson must divulge names - NFL.com - Two judges ruled Friday that women with lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson must replead and identify themselves by name. Fourteen plaintiffs have agree to move forward with their lawsuits and identify themselves.

Brooks: Panthers’ gamble on Sam Darnold makes sense; Kyle Pitts is the 2021 NFL draft’s best player - NFL.com - In this edition of the Scout’s Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why the Sam Darnold gamble makes sense for the Panthers. Plus, the single best player in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency fits for a highly qualified cornerback.

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Wiltfong's Chicago Bears Free Agency news and rumor tracker - Windy City Gridiron - It’s happening right now!

Wiltfong Jr: Bears re-sign Michael Joseph - Windy City Gridiron - On Friday the Chicago Bears announced that they were re-signing defensive back Michael Joseph to a one-year contract.

Infante: UAB WR Austin Watkins met with Bears - Windy City Gridiron - The UAB weapon has communicated with members of the Bears organization, he tells Windy City Gridiron.

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