Ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders in Washington, the Bears on Saturday activated defensive end Jacob Martin and running back Travis Homer off injured reserve, and elevated safety Tarvarius Moore to the active roster.

The Bears on Saturday placed running back Travis Homer on injured reserve and elevated receiver Collin Johnson and defensive end Byron Cowart from the practice squad to the active roster in advance of Sunday's game in Indianapolis.

The Bears on Saturday placed offensive lineman Ryan Bates on injured reserve, signed long snapper Scott Daly from the practice squad and elevated receiver Collin Johnson from the practice squad.

The Bears on Wednesday signed 14 players to their practice squad, all of whom were released as part of final cuts Tuesday.

The Bears reached the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit Tuesday by waiving 13 players, releasing nine veterans and placing three players on injured reserve. 

The Bears on Monday waived receivers John Jackson and Peter LeBlanc, offensive linemen Ja'Tyre Carter and Jerome Carvin, defensive linemen Michael Dwumfour and Jaylon Hutchings, linebackers Paul Moala and Javin White, and safety Quindell Johnson.

One day after agreeing to acquire defensive lineman Darrell Taylor in a trade with the Seahawks, the Bears made another deal Saturday that addressed the same position group.

The Bears on Friday bolstered their pass rush by agreeing to acquire veteran defensive lineman Darrell Taylor from the Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick, pending a physical.

The Bears on Tuesday locked up a key member of their offense by signing star receiver DJ Moore to a four-year contract extension through the 2029 season.

The Bears on Wednesday signed quarterback Caleb Williams to a four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option because he was a first-round draft pick. All five of the team's 2024 draft picks are now under contract.

The Bears on Tuesday signed receiver Rome Odunze to a four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option because he was a first-round draft pick.

The Bears on Tuesday signed veteran receiver/return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract. Carter appeared in four games with the Bears in 2020.