Bears Roster Moves: Chicago signs Packers DL Jonathan Ford

The Chicago Bears made a handful of roster moves this week, including signing former Green Bay Packers draft pick, DL Jonathan Ford.

Ford was a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The former Miami Hurricane brings size and beef to the Bears’ defensive line, standing 6’5′ and 333 pounds.

#Bears placed WR/RET DeAndre Carter (hamstring) on injured reserve.

Taking his place on the roster is DL Jonathan Ford.

RB Royce Freeman signed to practice squad.

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) December 11, 2024

The Bears added Ford to the active roster after placing DeAndre Carter on injured reserve. Running back Royce Freeman, a one-time Draft Twitter favorite after a quality college career at Oregon, was added to the practice squad.

Back-to-back impressive plays by DT Jonathan Ford (#99). He’s much better now than he was two years ago. He’s one of the few Packers who might get claimed off waivers if released next Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/RpFEECsSaC

— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) August 20, 2024

Ford has yet to make an impact in the NFL. He spent the last two seasons on Green Bay’s practice squad. But with the Bears’ defensive line getting shredded against the run in recent weeks, he’ll have an opportunity to prove he belongs in the team’s plans in 2025.