Bears Sign Productive LB Off Waivers, Cut Ties With Backup

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The Chicago Bears have improved their linebacker depth by claiming a highly effective former starter from the Atlanta Falcons off waivers in order

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increase competition within their linebacker room during the final two weeks of training camp.

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This move was made in order to strengthen the Bears' roster overall.

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According to the team's official transaction wire for August 14, the Bears claimed linebacker Mykal Walk

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the Bears waived second-year linebacker Kuony Deng to make room for Walker on the 53-man roster.

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For the final two weeks of training camp, the Chicago Bears added a productive former Atlanta Falcons starter off waivers to boost linebacker competition.

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After playing a total of 578 defensive snaps over his first two seasons with the Falcons

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one sack, two interceptions, and six pass deflections. He also had plenty of splash play for the Falcons defense.

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