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Officially signs with Bears The Bears signed Willis to a reserve/futures contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact The quarterback's contract with the team was disapproved Tuesday before being corrected and officially signed Wednesday. Willis will remain with the Bears for 2022 after signing with their practice squad in December.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract disapproved Willis' reserve/contract he signed with the Bears on Tuesday was disapproved, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Willis still remains on the Bears' practice squad for now, which he joined in mid-December.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Bears The Bears signed Willis to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Willis joined the Bears' practice squad in mid-December and didn't take the field during the lone game in which he was elevated to the active roster. The 25-year-old will attempt to carve out a depth role during the offseason.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Willis reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Willis was signed to the Bears' practice squad Dec. 18 to serve as additional depth after Andy Dalton (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The 25-year-old didn't play, as Nick Foles led Chicago to a 25-24 victory over the Seahawks. Willis will now head back to Chicago's practice squad.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to active roster Willis was elevated to the Bears' active roster Saturday.

Impact Willis has yet to make his NFL debut, but he'll be in a pivotal spot come Sunday with Andy Dalton (left hand/groin) out and Justin Fields (ankle) at the very least not starting. As a result, Nick Foles will take over as the official starter while Willis could at the very least operate as the primary backup.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears flexed QB Ryan Willis, WR Nsimba... - The Athletic The Bears flexed QB Ryan Willis, WR Nsimba Webster, WR Dazz Newsome, OLB Ledarius Mack and CB Dee Virgin from the practice squad to the acti...

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins Chicago's practice squad Willis was signed to the Bears' practice squad Saturday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Impact Willis has yet to make his NFL debut, but he'll provide additional depth at quarterback after Andy Dalton (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. The Virginia Tech product could be elevated for Monday's game against the Vikings, particularly if Justin Fields or Nick Foles enters the health and safety protocols.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE