With Chicago Bears' QB Jay Cutler likely doubtful for Monday night's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers the Bears made sure they had an insurance policy.
They announced today the signing veteran QB Josh McCown to a one-year deal. McCown spent three games with the team after the Caleb Hanie experiment in 2011.
McCown who started two games a year ago completed 35 of 55 passes for 414 yards with two touchdowns, four interceptions and a 68.3 passer rating during that span. He also ran for 68 yards on 12 attempts.
He was on the roster this training camp until August 31. The Bears opted to keep just Cutler and Campbell on the active roster and undrafted rookie Matt Blanchard on the practice squad.
The Bears released backup tight end Brody Eldridge to make room for McCown.
Honestly the Bears are very lucky a guy like McCown was on the street. He is familiar with the offense and he showed poise under center especially in the season finale.
In the season finale against Min...
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