Bears sign defensive backs Brandon Hill and William Wright
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Bears bolstered their defensive backfield by signing Brandon Hill and William Wright on August 8, 2026. Hill, a seventh-round draft pick in 2023, has played two games with the Texans and spent time on their practice squad. Wright, undrafted from Tennessee, was previously with the Broncos. The Bears waived K.C. Eziomume and Gervarrius Owens in corresponding roster moves due to injury designations.
- •Bears signed defensive backs Brandon Hill and William Wright on August 8.
- •Hill has experience with the Texans and Raiders.
- •Wright was undrafted and spent time with the Broncos.
- •Bears waived defensive backs K.C. Eziomume and Gervarrius Owens.
- •Eziomume and Owens will revert to injured reserve if unclaimed.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bears sign defensive backs Brandon Hill and William Wright
"The Bears continued to shuffle their defensive backfield on Saturday.
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