The Chicago Bears concluded their offseason program with mandatory minicamp, which wrapped at Halas Hall. Justin Fields had his sharpest practice of minicamp, especially in the red zone. New Bears tight end Robert Tonyan was one of the standouts during the final practice of mandatory minicamp. With Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool sidelined during minicamp, it’s allowed other receivers an opportunity to step up. The Bears will have a six-week summer break before returning to Halas Hall for training camp next month.
The Chicago Bears have signed former Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan to a one-year deal, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. Tonyan will pair up with Cole Kmet to help improve the Bears’ passing attack and give Justin Fields yet another weapon to utilize. While Tonyan is a better receiver than the Bears' previous backup tight end, Ryan Griffin, he is not great at blocking. Nonetheless, his signing is a good one for the Bears at a likely low price.
The Green Bay Packers are in need of a tight end after losing Robert Tonyan to the Chicago Bears in free agency. With only Josiah Deguara and Tyler Davis on the roster, the Packers will likely address the position in free agency and the draft. Three free agent tight ends who could be a good fit for Green Bay are Irv Smith Jr., who has struggled with injuries but has potential as a receiving threat, as well as two other unnamed candidates.
Robert Tonyan, former Green Bay Packers tight end, has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. Tonyan, who grew up in McHenry, Illinois, said he always dreamed of playing for the Bears. He had a career year in 2020 with 52 catches for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns, but his 2021 season was cut short because of an ACL tear. Tonyan said he thinks he can be a good complement to fellow tight end Cole Kmet and wants to bring another playmaker to the offense for quarterback Justin Fields.
Robert Tonyan, a tight end and native of McHenry, Illinois, has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears, his favorite NFL team. Tonyan spent five years with the Green Bay Packers but always had the goal of playing for the Bears. He sees an opportunity to bring pass-catching and playmaking ability to the Bears' offense and is excited to play with quarterback Justin Fields. Tonyan's calm personality comes from his untraditional journey to being an NFL tight end, transitioning from quarterback to wide receiver to tight end.
Tight end Robert Tonyan signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears, his hometown team, citing quarterback Justin Fields as a major factor in his decision. Tonyan is familiar with Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's scheme and believes it fits his skill set well. He will join a tight-end room headed by Cole Kmet, and the addition of Tonyan and D.J. Moore should give Fields more options in the passing game. Tonyan is excited to be a part of a team that's "ascending in the right direction."
The Chicago Bears have signed running back D'Onta Foreman, tight end Robert Tonyan, and defensive tackle Andrew Billings to one-year deals in the second and third waves of free agency. Tonyan was the highest-ranked of the three in The Athletic's top 150 at No. 90. Foreman had a better season than David Montgomery last season, running for 914 yards and five touchdowns for the Panthers. Billings excels against the run and should be part of the Bears' defensive line rotation. All three signings fit with the Bears' approach of adding young, capable players with either something to prove or more room to develop as players.
The Chicago Bears have signed former Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman and former Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan to add offensive options for quarterback Justin Fields. Foreman's deal is for one year and $3 million, while Tonyan should pair nicely with tight end Cole Kmet in a familiar offense. The Bears are continuing to provide offensive weaponry for Fields, who now has an emerging group of skill talent around him.
Former Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Tonyan had a career year in 2020 with Aaron Rodgers, catching 52 passes for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns. He caught 53 passes for 470 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games played last season after tearing his ACL in 2021. The 28-year-old joins a tight end room led by Cole Kmet.
The Chicago Bears have signed tight end Robert Tonyan to a one-year deal. Tonyan, who previously played for the Green Bay Packers, had a breakout season in 2020 with 586 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. He is expected to be a second tight end option for the Bears alongside Cole Kmet. Tonyan's career catch rate of 77.8 percent and 10.5 yards per reception make him a viable option for Justin Fields to throw to in the upcoming NFL season.
