Chicago Bears sign Wesley French amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Chicago Bears signed center Wesley French and waived defensive back Brandon Hill on August 11, 2026. French, originally undrafted in 2022, is joining the team as a response to injuries on the roster, specifically with Luke Newman unavailable. French participated in a tryout with two other players before being signed. The Bears’ top centers are Garrett Bradbury and rookie Logan Jones, with Jaren Kump listed third. French may see action in an upcoming preseason game against the Browns. Wide receiver Kyron Hudson, previously waived due to injury, has returned to the Bears’ Reserve/Injured list.
- •Wesley French signed; Brandon Hill waived by Bears.
- •French was undrafted in 2022, previously with the Colts.
- •Luke Newman sidelined, creating need for extra center.
- •Top centers on roster include Garrett Bradbury and Logan Jones.
- •Kyron Hudson returns to Reserve/Injured list.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears Make Roster Moves
"The Chicago Bears made another roster move, once again necessitated by a sidelined player. @wiltfongjr with the details here.
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