Bears sign Marlen Sewell, place Jonathan Garvin on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Bears announced roster changes on August 4, signing defensive back Marlen Sewell. Sewell, an undrafted player from Vanderbilt, fills the roster spot of defensive lineman Jonathan Garvin, who has been placed on injured reserve. Garvin has not played a game over the last three seasons after appearing in 38 games for the Packers from 2020 to 2022. The Bears are looking to bolster their defensive lineup as the season approaches.
- •Bears sign defensive back Marlen Sewell to the roster.
- •Jonathan Garvin placed on injured reserve.
- •Sewell was undrafted and previously signed by the Chiefs.
- •Garvin has not played in three seasons.
- •Sewell had 52 tackles and a half-sack last season.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bears sign DB Marlen Sewell, put DL Jonathan Garvin on IR
"The Bears announced a pair of roster moves on Tuesday morning.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- College Sports•Aug 4, 2026, 3:02 PMRandle superstar, new Texas commit Landen Williams-Callis draws Emmitt Smith comparison
- College Sports•Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 PMTEXAS A&M POSITION PREVIEW: Defensive Tackles
- NCAAF•Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 PMWATCH Coaches poll reveal: Where will OU football land in Top 25 rankings?
- NCAAF•Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 PMThe Good, the Bad, the Ugly: PAC 12 FPI
College SportsCollege Sports•Aug 4, 2026, 2:48 PMIllinois volleyball trying to build off rough 2025 season- College Sports•Aug 4, 2026, 2:42 PMKentucky target Jacolby Campbell chases a feeling, not an offer sheet
