The Bears have released 28-year old cornerback Nathan Vasher.  Vasher played in 15 games for the Bears last season in which he made 15 tackles, defensed 1 pass and he had 1 interception.  Vasher played in 73 games in his time with the Bears in which he made 164 tackles, defensed 44 passes, has 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and he had 19 interceptions (2 returned for TDs).  Most of Vasher’s good years were right at the start of his career as his play has faded lately.  They won’t miss him in 2010.

The Bears have signed 26-year old CB Tim Jennings to a 2-year deal.  Jennings played in 15 games (5 starts) for the Colts last season in which he has made 57 tackles, defensed 10 passes and he has 2 interceptions.  He has now played in 53 games (21 starts) in his NFL career in which he made 161 tackles, defensed 20 passes, he intercepted 4 passes and he forced 3 fumbles.  This was a good little move for the Bears as Jennings should help them out in the secondary.

The Bears have signed 22-year FB/TE Eddie Williams to a 1-year deal.  Williams spent most of his rookie year on the practice squad before breaking his ankle which ended his season.  Williams was a 7th round pick out of Idaho April by the Redskins.  Williams is 6′1″, 249 and he has good receiving and blocking skills.  It never hurts to add a player like Williams who has potential to help them on offense and special teams in 2010.

The Bears have released 27-year old running back Kevin Jones.  Jones did not play last season for the Bears due to injury.  He played in 11 games in 2008 with the Bears in which he carried the ball 34 times for 109 yards (3.2 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 5 yards (2.5 avg).  The Bears feel good about their running backs with Matt Forte, Chester Taylor and Khalil Bell so they won’t miss Jones.

The Bears have signed 30-year old TE Brandon Manumaleuna to a 5-year deal.  His game is blocking as he is huge at 6′2″, 295 pounds.  Manumaleuna played in all 16 games for the Chargers last season and he caught 5 passes for 13 yards (2.6 ypc).  Manumaleuna has now played in 142 games in his NFL career and he has caught 110 passes for 965 yards (8.8 avg) with 12 TD grabs.  He is a favorite of new Bears’ offensive co-ordinator Mike Martz as Manumaleuna played for him in their time with the Rams.