Travis Homer is sticking in Chicago. The running back is re-signing with the Bears, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Homer is inking a one-year, $2MM deal.
The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons in Chicago, appearing in 26 total games. He’s emerged as a key special teamer for the Bears, compiling 13 tackles across the two campaigns while appearing in more than 60 percent of his squad’s special teams snaps.
After getting into 16 games during his debut season in Chicago, Homer was limited to 10 appearances in 2024. He got his first offensive look with the Bears this past season, collecting 34 yards from scrimmage on nine touches. The majority of his offensive looks came when Roschon Johnson was out of the lineup.
He had much more offensive responsibility during his first four years in Seattle, where he collected 917 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 135 touches. The Bears are expected to return the same D’Andre Swift-led backfield in 2025, but with only Ian Wheeler providing current competition at RB3, Homer could see a greater uptick in offensive playing time.
“…Homer could see a greater uptick in offensive playing time.”
Um, no he won’t. I will agree, Homer IS a solid core special teams player. But, if Homer sees significant offensive touches, it’s because we’re slammed with injuries… so, let’s home it doesn’t come to that.
I always root for him, but then, I’m a HOMER !!
With that last name, shouldn’t he be playing BASEBALL ??
Great person. Smart person. He has the ability to break out. But he isn’t psycho. People with his build only do good if they legit don’t care about being hit constantly. Love this guy. Huge fan of his weight training and bulk. But as far as career. He’s a career ST. And that better than everyone else on PFTR. lol
Waste of money and a roster spot.