In need of a cornerback with Charles Tillman out for the season with a right triceps injury, the Bears promoted one from the practice squad.
The club announced Tuesday it had signed third-year pro Isaiah Frey to the active roster. Frey spent all 16 games on the Bears’ roster a season ago, notching 47 tackles and making six starts. The 2012 sixth-round pick was waived in the Bears’ final cuts in August, then re-signed to the practice squad September 1.
The Bears’ promotions didn’t end with Frey, with the club also announcing the addition of first-year wide receiver Rashad Ross to the roster. Like Frey, Ross spent the first two games on the Bears’ practice squad. The 24-year-old Ross had stints on Tennessee’s and Kansas City’s practice squads last season and was with Washington for three preseason games this summer.
In corresponding roster moves Tuesday, the Bears released tailback Shaun Draughn, tight end Matthew Mulligan and wide receiver Chris Williams. The club now has one open roster spot.
