Tonyan, Foreman get deals
The Bears agreed to a one-year deal with former Packers tight end Robert Tonyan, a source said. Tonyan, 28, is a six-year veteran who played at McHenry East.
He made the Packers’ roster as an undrafted free agent from Indiana State in 2017 and quickly became a contributor. His best season was 2020, when he caught 52 passes for 582 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy was with Tonyan in Green Bay for four seasons.
Last season, Tonyan played every game and finished with 53 catches for 470 yards and two touchdowns. He also has spent significant time on special teams in his career.
Adding Tonyan gives the Bears four tight ends on the roster, led by Cole Kmet. He was their leading receiver last season with 50 catches for 544 yards and seven touchdowns. No other tight end caught more than four passes.
Foreman in fold
Two days after losing David Montgomery in free agency, the Bears agreed to sign running back D’Onta Foreman toa one-year, $3 million contract, a source confirmed.
Foreman had 203 carries for 914 yards last year; Montgomery had 201 for 801 yards.
A third-round pick from Texas who turns 27 next month, Foreman is the third Panthers offensive player to land in Chicago in the last two days. He joins receiver D.J. Moore and backup quarterback P.J. Walker. Walker replaced Trevor Siemian, who was cut Thursday.
Billings agrees to deal
The Bears picked up defensive tackle Andrew Billings on a one-year deal, his agency announced.
Billings, 28, started 14 games for the Raiders last season and had 39 tackles and one sack.