Bears sign Wesley French, waive Brandon Hill ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Chicago Bears made roster moves before training camp practice on August 11, signing offensive lineman Wesley French and waiving defensive back Brandon Hill. French, previously undrafted from Western Michigan, has spent time with multiple NFL teams, most recently appearing in 17 games with the Colts. Hill, a former seventh-round pick by the Texans, spent his rookie year on the practice squad and faced injuries that affected his subsequent seasons. The Bears look to enhance their offensive line depth with French ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Bears signed Wesley French, an offensive lineman from Western Michigan.
- •Brandon Hill was waived after struggling with injuries.
- •French has previous NFL experience with the Colts, Cowboys, and Browns.
- •Hill was a seventh-round pick by the Texans in 2023.
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"The Chicago Bears announced a couple of roster moves before Tuesday's training camp practice.
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