Master

Teague

The Steelers signed running back Master Teague in a corresponding move. McNichols bounced around the league for the first few years of his career before landing a backup gig in Tennessee. He even took the field for plenty of passing downs in 2021, both with and without Derrick Henry healthy. McNichols will be a free agent next spring.

A Cal product, Tonges recorded 22 catches for 278 yards and two touchdowns in 2021, becoming a starter after playing special teams in his first three years at Cal. He had 47 catches, 620 yards, and four touchdowns during his collegiate career. Tonges has an uphill climb to crack Chicago’s roster this summer. The Bears also signed the following undrafted free agents: Iowa State tight end Chase Allen, Florida tackle Jean Delance, Ohio State running back Master Teague, Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander, Louisville linebacker C.J. Avery, Miami defensive back Amari Carter, Minnesota defensive lineman Micah Dew-Treadway, Missouri defensive back Allie Green, Ole Miss defensive back Jaylon Jones, and Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn.

The second back on the depth chart during most of his college career, Teague (5'11/221) left Columbus with 1,882 yards from scrimmage and 17 total touchdowns. Not invited to the Combine, Teague showed out at his Pro Day, running a 4.47 40 with a 36-inch vertical, and 10-foot-11 broad jump. Teague’s straight-line athleticism is not in question, but he is not very elusive and struggles at times to find the right running lane. He looks like a traits-based project.