DAZZ NEWSOME NEWS

Inks future deal The 49ers signed Newsome to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Newsome signed with the 49ers' practice squad in mid-November and spent the remainder of the campaign there. The North Carolina product was selected by the Bears in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft and made three appearances for Chicago during his rookie season. He spent time with Kansas City before latching on with San Francisco and will get to stick around the 49ers' organization during the offseason.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to San Francisco The 49ers signed Newsome to their practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Newsome was cut from the Chiefs' practice squad Nov. 3 after being waived by the Bears, who drafted the wideout in the sixth round of the 2021 Draft. The second-year wideout caught two passes over three games during his rookie campaign but has yet to appear in a contest during the 2022 season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Let go from practice squad Newsome was cut from the Chiefs' practice squad Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Newsome secured a spot with Kansas City's practice squad Monday after being waived by the Bears late in August, but he was let go to help make room for safety Ugo Amadi. The second-year wideout caught just two passes over three games during his rookie campaign with Chicago, and he will now look for a new squad where he can carve out a role this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Roster Cuts Include Wide Receiver Dazz Newsome The Bears trimmed the roster by five players, including 2021 sixth-round wide receiver Dazz Newsome from North Carolina and veteran tackle J...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Waived by Bears Newsom was waived by the Bears on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Newsome could be set for a fresh start elsewhere if he gets claimed off waivers, otherwise he may return to the Bears' practice squad where he spent the majority of the 2021 campaign. The wide receiver caught two passes for 23 yards while appearing in three games with Chicago last season. Newsome possesses top-level speed and could operate as a return specialist if he heads to a new squad.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice Newsome recorded a 14-yard reception in the Bears' 27-11 preseason win over the Seahawks' on Thursday.

Impact Newsome was on the field as soon as the second drive, which was after the Bears' starters were removed from the contest. He played well into the third quarter, but with the Chicago passing attack having limited success, there wasn't much production to go around. Newsome also returned a pair of punts that netted just eight yards. He's competing for a depth role, as it may be an uphill battle for him to move into the top-three on the depth chart.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dazz Newsome still in mix among crowded WR room Former UNC wide receiver Dazz Newsome is still in the mix at wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Finds end zone Newsome caught a 13-yard touchdown pass and had one carry for 13 yards in the Bears' 19-14 win over the Chiefs on Satruday.

Impact Newsome scored in the second half when the Bears were playing their reserves. He'll be continuing to battle for a depth role in Chicago's wide receiver group over the next two preseason games.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes has TD, safety Reid kicks PAT, Chiefs lose to Bears

Patrick Mahomes threw for 60 yards and a touchdown on Kansas City’s first possession, then watched as the Chiefs lost to the Chicago Bears 19-14 in the preseason opener

AUGUST 13, 2022

Trevor Siemian finds Dazz Newsome for 13-yard TD Quarterback Trevor Siemian delivers 13-yard dime to wide receiver Dazz Newsome in the corner of end zone.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Battling for roster spot Newsome could contribute as a return specialist and receiver if he can earn a roster spot, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

Impact The Bears appear to have four roster locks at wide receiver: Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle, Velus Jones and Equanimeous St. Brown. Newsome, who was the Bears' sixth-round draft choice last year, appeared in just three games, seeing 98 offensive and 19 special-teams snaps. He'll be competing with N'Keal Harry (ankle), Tajae Sharpe and Dante Pettis for two roster spots. If he makes the team, he'll likely need other receivers to miss time to have weekly fantasy value.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chalk Talk: What are expectations for Newsome? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses expectations for second-year receiver Dazz Newsome, where former Bears players would be drafted today an...

MAY 31, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Competition added to roster Newsome now faces a tougher battle for snaps after the Bears drafted Velus Jones, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 Draft, Newsome played in just three games, catching two passes for 23 yards. With the team looking to add speed to the receiver group, it added Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown in free agency along with Jones in the draft. Newsome will likely need to have an impressive training camp in order to earn significant snaps in the regular season.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2021 Chicago Bears Rookie Report Card: WR Dazz Newsome We break down the rookie season for wide receiver Dazz Newsome as the Chicago Bears took him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Called up to the active roster Newsome was elevated to the Bears' active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Newsome will make his third appearance with the active roster Sunday against the Vikings. The 2021 sixth-round selection has seen a total of 77 snaps on offense so far, making one catch on three targets for 10 yards. He has also chipped in on punt return duty.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Dazz Newsome getting his chance as season winds down Wide receiver Dazz Newsome is getting his shot to impress here as the season winds down for the Chicago Bears.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chris Tabor on Dazz Newsome: 'He's gotten better from day one' ' Press Conference Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor speaks with the media Thursday from Halas Hall.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Back to Bears' practice squad Newsome reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Newsome was active for the second consecutive game in Sunday's win over the Seahawks. He played a role in all aspects of the game, demanding two targets while recording one catch for 10 yards. Newsome was also busy on special teams, logging two punt returns for 28 yards in the absence of Jakeem Grant (concussion) while also logging a tackle on kick coverage.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first career reception Newsome caught a 10-yard pass in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact After playing 66 percent of the snaps in Week 15 against the Vikings, Newsome was active but saw less playing time with Marquise Goodwin (foot) returning to the lineup. Although he could be active against the Giants in Week 17, he won't be a recommended fantasy option.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dazz Newsome's 28-yard punt return positions Bears inside red zone WR Dazz Newsome fields a short Seahawks punt and returns it 28 yards to give the Bears terrific field position.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Dazz Newsome scoops first career reception, gets up to move chains Bears rookie WR Dazz Newsome dives to make his first career NFL catch, gets to his feet and avoids Seahawks defenders to pick up a first dow...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Moves up to Chicago roster Newsome was elevated to the Bears' active roster Saturday.

Impact Newsome played a whopping 48 offensive snaps in the loss Monday to the Vikings, but hardly saw any targets. With Jakeem Grant (concussion) sidelined and Allen Robinson still potentially not activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, the rookie sixth-round pick could see another influx of snaps.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Newsome reverted to the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Newsome ranked third among the Bears' wide receivers by playing 48 offensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Vikings, but he was targeted just once. He'll now head back to the practice squad but is a candidate to rejoin the active roster at some point, particularly if Marquise Goodwin (foot) and Jakeem Grant (concussion) are unavailable.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts no stats in loss Newsome failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Newsome's biggest impact on the game was when he committed a false-start penalty that potentially killed a drive for the Bears. It's unlikely he has a significant role in the team's offense during the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Bears Newsome was elevated from the Bears' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Vikings, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Newsome will provide depth at wide receiver Monday since Allen Robinson (undisclosed) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list while Marquise Goodwin (foot) is doubtful. The 2021 sixth-rounder hasn't yet made his regular-season debut in the NFL.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE