Bears Sign TE Stephen Carlson from Practice Squad
Carlson Fills Spot Left by Travis Homer’s Injured Reserve
The Chicago Bears have signed tight end Stephen Carlson from their practice squad to the active roster, filling the spot left vacant by running back Travis Homer’s injured reserve.
About Stephen Carlson
Carlson, 27, has been in the NFL since 2019 and has six catches for 62 yards and a touchdown in seven career games. He was signed to the Bears’ practice squad earlier this season.
Adding Teagan Quitoriano to Practice Squad
The Bears also added former Texans tight end Teagan Quitoriano to their practice squad. Quitoriano, 24, was a fifth-round pick out of Oregon State in 2022 and has played in 16 games for the Texans, catching nine passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns.
Background on Teagan Quitoriano
Quitoriano’s best game came as a rookie, when he caught three passes for 83 yards in a win over the Colts that had major impact on the Bears. By winning that game, the Texans ceded the No. 1 pick to the Bears, who flipped it for a haul to the Panthers.
Conclusion
The Bears’ moves aim to bolster their tight end depth and provide competition for starting tight end Cole Kmet. With Homer out, the team needs a reliable option at tight end, and Carlson’s experience could be an asset.
FAQs
Q: What is Stephen Carlson’s NFL experience?
A: Carlson has been in the NFL since 2019 and has played in seven career games.
Q: What is Teagan Quitoriano’s background?
A: Quitoriano was a fifth-round pick out of Oregon State in 2022 and has played in 16 games for the Texans.
Q: Why did the Bears sign Stephen Carlson?
A: The Bears signed Carlson to fill the spot left vacant by Travis Homer’s injured reserve and to provide competition for starting tight end Cole Kmet.
