Bears sign special teams contributors Josh Blackwell, Amen Ogbongbemiga to 2-year extensions
The Chicago Bears have signed special teams contributors Josh Blackwell and Amen Ogbongbemiga to two-year contract extensionsMARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bears re-sign special teams ace Blackwell to a two-year contract The Chicago Bears signed one of their top special teams weapons to a new contract Thursday. The Bears announced that Josh Blackwell will ret...
MARCH 7 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Bears sign special teams contributor Josh Blackwell to 2-year contract extension
The Chicago Bears have signed special teams contributor and cornerback Josh Blackwell to a two-year contract extensionMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Extends contract Blackwell agreed to a two-year extension with the Bears on Thursday.
Impact In three seasons with the Bears, the 25-year-old undrafted free agent has recorded 44 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception primarily as a special teams player. The extension is reportedly worth up to $6 million, which would make him among one of the highest paid special teamers in the NFL.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Fine Given to Cardinals Player for Faskmasking Josh Blackwell The Cardinals beat up the Bears last week physically but had to pay for it out of pocket. Arizona safety/punt gunner Joey Blount got fined $...
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • SI.COM
Picks off pass Blackwell tallied a tackle and an interception in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Blackwell came into the game after Kyler Gordon left with a hamstring injury. If Gordon misses additional time, Blackwell could take over the slot corner role, making him a possible IDP fill in.
OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Blackwell's big-time blitz generates red-zone takeaway for Bears
AUGUST 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Josh Blackwell using special teams mistake as a learning moment Second-year defensive back Josh Blackwell uses a mistake on punt coverage as a learning point moving forward.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bears injury report: Eddie Jackson, Jaylon Johnson, Josh Blackwell ruled out for Sunday The Bears will be down to only two of their five regular starters in the secondary on Sunday against Denver. Eddie Jackson, Jaylon Johnson a...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Josh Blackwell Moved by Bears to IR Not only is cornerback Josh Blackwell out but he went on injured reserve, so the Bears are down two slot cornerbacks.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bears Injury Report: Secondary the Primary Worry Jaylon Johnson, Josh Blackwell and Eddie Jackson still out, leaving the Bears digging into their reserves again.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bears say RG Nate Davis doubtful for Tampa Bay game, rule out nickel back Josh Blackwell
The Chicago Bears listed right guard Nate Davis as doubtful and ruled out nickel back Josh Blackwell for Sunday’s game at Tampa BaySEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Halas Hall Notebook: Matt Eberflus to call plays on defense, Josh Blackwell doubtful in Week 2 Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus will call plays for the defense in the Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Josh Blackwell is ready to step in during Kyler Gordon's absence Second-year defensive back Josh Blackwell is set to step in for Kyler Gordon who is dealing with a hand injury.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Chicago Bears' free-agency news: Cornerback Josh Blackwell and long snapper Patrick Scales will return In his second offseason with the Chicago Bears, general manager Ryan Poles has plenty of salary-cap space to rework a roster that finished 3...
MARCH 13, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Bears Tender Offers to Two Exclusive Rights Free Agents Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell and defensive lineman Andrew Brown have been given their exclusive rights tender offers.
MARCH 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bears tender ERFAs DB Josh Blackwell and DL Andrew Brown Josh Blackwell and Andrew Brown are back in the fold for the Bears.
MARCH 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Ends season on injured reserve Blackwell ended the season with 23 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 16 games played.
Impact Blackwell (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 18. Through Week 12, he was primarily used on special teams, but afterward, he played at least 34 snaps on three occasions, and he recorded four or five tackles in each of those games. He's now a exclusive-rights free agent, but if the Bears retain him, he should compete for a depth role at cornerback during training camp.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured reserve Blackwell (undisclosed) was placed on IR on Wednesday.
Impact It's unclear what injury Blackwell suffered or when it occurred. The 23-year-old played a season-high 40 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Lions, recording five tackles (three solo). He'll now focus on returning next season at full health.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears rookie diary: Josh Blackwell part 1 Our rookie diary series continues with Chicago Bears defensive back Josh Blackwell.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Josh Blackwell forces AND recovers punt return fumble Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell knocks the ball out of receiver Richie James' hands and falls on it to give the Bears the ball in Giants ter...
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
