Bears Sign Super Bowl Champion Gardner-Johnson, Offensive Lineman Newman to Bolster Injury-Hit Roster

The Chicago Bears have made significant roster moves to strengthen their team amid injuries, particularly in the offensive line and secondary. They signed Royce Newman, a former Green Bay Packers guard with starting experience, to their practice squad to cover for the injured Braxton Jones. Additionally, the Bears bolstered their struggling secondary by signing Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, a two-time Super Bowl champion safety known for his playmaking ability and previous work with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen in New Orleans. Gardner-Johnson’s addition addresses the Bears’ depleted defensive backfield, which has been hit hard by injuries to key players like Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. Despite some past locker-room issues, Gardner-Johnson’s experience and ball-hawking skills are expected to provide an immediate boost to the Bears’ defense. These strategic acquisitions reflect the Bears’ determination to maintain playoff contention and improve their defense under head coach Ben Johnson.