Michael Burton

Bears sign fullback Burton

Published May. 31, 2017 7:43 p.m. ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Fullback Michael Burton has signed with the Chicago Bears after being waived by the Detroit Lions.

Burton played in 31 games over the past two seasons with the Lions after they drafted him in the fifth round in 2015.

Chicago announced the signing Wednesday - one day after Detroit let Burton go. The Bears also waived tight end Franko House.

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