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Bears sign two defensive backs, waive two players due to injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:14 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Bears sign two defensive backs, waive two players due to injuries
Summary

The Chicago Bears signed defensive backs Brandon Hill and William Wright on August 8, 2026, after sustaining injuries in training camp. K.C. Eziomume and Gervarrius Owens were waived with injury designations, as Owens suffered a leg injury during practice. Hill brings experience as a veteran safety, while Wright is an undrafted free agent from the University of Tennessee.

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  • •Bears add DBs Brandon Hill and William Wright.
  • •K.C. Eziomume and Gervarrius Owens waived due to injuries.
  • •Owens injured his leg during practice on August 7.
  • •Hill is a fourth-year safety with previous NFL experience.
  • •Wright was undrafted out of the University of Tennessee.
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  • 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Bears add two DBs, waive two others
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The Chicago Bears made two defensive back signings following a rash of injuries, waived two others.

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