The Chicago Bears are have signed linebacker Barrington Wade and tight end Lachlan Pitts, the team announced Tuesday morning.
The Bears waived kicker Andre Szmyt and tight end Jake Tonges (injury designation).
Chicago recently held tryouts at linebacker, including Wade, Tyreek Maddox-Williams, Tanner Vallejo and Tre Walker.
Wade is a former undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens in 2021. He was part of the team’s final roster cuts before landing on the Denver Broncos practice squad for the rest of the 2021 season. Wade was most recently with the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Wade has appeared in four NFL games, where he’s totaled one tackle.
#Bears are expected to announce the signing of LB Barrington Wade, a Skokie native who played at Niles North and Iowa.
Most recently, he was with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He's spent time with the #Broncos and #Ravens.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 8, 2023
The Bears have been battling injuries at linebacker, with Tremaine Edmunds, Jack Sanborn and Dylan Cole all currently sidelined. Wade is expected to be a camp body, where he’ll get a chance to make a name for himself during the preseason.
Pitts is an undrafted rookie out of William & Mary. Last season, he caught 28 passes for 543 yards and five touchdowns.
