The Chicago Bears have placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Henry Melton.
The Chicago Bears have placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Henry Melton.
Melton started all 14 games he played in last season and recorded 44 tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles.
A fourth-round selection of the Bears in 2009, Melton has registered 63 tackles and 15 1/2 sacks in 45 career games.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton signed his tender offer as the team's designated franchise player on Tuesday, with the four-year pro slated to earn $8.45 million for the upcoming season.
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The Chicago Bears released tight end Kellen Davis on Wednesday.
The Chicago Bears re-signed defensive tackle Amobi Okoye to a one-year contract Wednesday.
The Chicago Bears have terminated the contract of defensive tackle Andre Fluellen.
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