In an offseason that’s seen the Bears overhaul their receiving corps, another name will be added to the mix. Chicago are bringing in Bennie Fowler on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets.
The Broncos non-tendered Fowler last month, sending the former UDFA into the veteran sector of free agency. The Michigan State alum played four seasons in Denver, serving as an auxiliary wideout in the Demaryius Thomas– and Emmanuel Sanders-dominated passing attack.
Fowler showed some promise during his first run of action in 2015, making a key catch in the Broncos’ narrow divisional-round win over the Steelers and hauling in a two-point conversion in Super Bowl 50 that doubled as Peyton Manning‘s final pass, but the Broncos did not view him as a fit at the near-$2MM rate it would have cost them to retain Fowler via RFA tender.
The 6-foot-1 pass-catcher enjoyed his most statistically productive season in 2017, grabbing 29 receptions for a career-high 350 yards. He’ll join new Bears wideouts Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel.
Should have kept Meredith
Fowler is better.
you obviously know nothing about either player to make that statement
Would have rather had another B1G WR from the Broncos in Cody Lattimer
WHY is Fowler better?
When did Cameron Meredith become Jerry Rice? Most Bears fans had no idea who he was before 2017. Man, people are stupid.
The Cubs were making a serious run at a world series championship in 2016 so it’s hardly surprising that the Bears were barely a blip on the radar that year.
Meredith was a smart no match, they seemed concerned on his rehab. Loved him at ISU, & The Bears, Good Luck Cam! But we will be fine