The Bears have signed 27-year old safety Glenn Earl to a 1-year deal.  Earl last played during the 2006 NFL season for the Houston Texans.  He has played in 37 games in his NFL career in which he has made 154 tackles, defensed 9 passes, has 2 sacks, forced 1 fumble and he has intercepted 3 passes.  If healthy Earl could really help the Bears in 2009 and it was worth the risk to sign him.