Found September 04, 2009 on
Chicago Tribune:
PLAYERS:
Brandon Rideau,
Rashied Davis,
Devin Aromashodu,
Brett Basanez
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts
Club will keep 6 receivers and 11 defensive backs
Multiple sources confirmed the Bears will release Brandon Rideau, who was battling Rashied Davis and Devin Aromashodu for one of the receiver spots. Rideau had an 18-yard touchdown reception from Brett Basanez in Thursday's 26-23 exhibition victory over the Browns, but that wasn't enough to help him earn a spot on the 53-man roster.
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