http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2471 Recent articles about Cato June en-us The team officially placed Pisa Tinoisamoa on IR today, clearing the path for Cato June.  June will wear Pisa's old number. LB Kevin Malast is brought back to the team on the practice squad.  Another LB... how significant is Lance Briggs' injury anyhow? Brad Biggs tweets that Sunday will see Chris Williams at LT and Kevin Shaffer at RT.  Frank Omiyale will play LG.  Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:51:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/QuickHits_Updates_From_BearsLand/1668289 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/QuickHits_Updates_From_BearsLand/1668289 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/QuickHits_Updates_From_BearsLand/1668289 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/5/7543d248334131a7f00ab90d78654b1e75539e60/small/St_Louis_Rams_3aa8.jpg LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- New Chicago Bears linebacker Cato June is on the practice field, and has been given Pisa Tinoisamoa's old number 59. Expect June to be active Sunday versus St. Louis, but it sounds like Jamar Williams may be given the first crack to replace Lance Briggs (in the event Briggs doesn't play) at weak-side linebacker. "I haven't found out all that (his role)," June said before Wednesday's practice. "This week, I'll probably come out and play ... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:48:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_takes_Tinoisamoas_number_Williams_gets_shot/1669069 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_takes_Tinoisamoas_number_Williams_gets_shot/1669069 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_takes_Tinoisamoas_number_Williams_gets_shot/1669069 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/5/7543d248334131a7f00ab90d78654b1e75539e60/small/St_Louis_Rams_3aa8.jpg With linebacker Cato June signed as a possible injury replacement for linebacker Lance Briggs, another linebacker has been sent to injured reserve in order to clear a roster spot for June.Pisa Tinoisamoa, who joined the Bears after being cut by... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:59:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_place_Tinoisamoa_in_injured_reserve/1667833 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_place_Tinoisamoa_in_injured_reserve/1667833 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_place_Tinoisamoa_in_injured_reserve/1667833 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/5/7543d248334131a7f00ab90d78654b1e75539e60/small/St_Louis_Rams_3aa8.jpg The Bears have five games to evaluate veteran linebacker Cato June and determine if he could be a fit for them moving forward. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_sign_LB_June_for_late_look/1665572 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_sign_LB_June_for_late_look/1665572 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_sign_LB_June_for_late_look/1665572 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c0081ef39f8025177b8d6443ae50b8b5e7798baa/small/PicImg_AFC_Championship_c700.jpg I don’t believe the newest Bear, linebacker Cato June, will make much of a contribution this season, even if Lance Briggs has to miss some time, which isn’t expected. June hasn’t played football since fracturing his arm in the preseason, so it’s fair to assume that the Bears will not rush him back on the field unless injuries at linebacker become an epidemic. It makes more sense that the Bears picked up June hoping to keep him around beyond this season. For now, Jamar Williams will replace B... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:18:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_039s_value_may_be_down_the_road/1665290 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_039s_value_may_be_down_the_road/1665290 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_039s_value_may_be_down_the_road/1665290 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4d7a3e0a191d703d864b66a2638f5305432a77f8/small/Houston_Texans_2009_cf86.jpg The Chicago Bears have signed linebacker Cato June to a one-year contract. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:37:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_ink_veteran_linebacker_June_to_one_year_deal/1664056 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_ink_veteran_linebacker_June_to_one_year_deal/1664056 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_ink_veteran_linebacker_June_to_one_year_deal/1664056 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c0081ef39f8025177b8d6443ae50b8b5e7798baa/small/PicImg_AFC_Championship_c700.jpg The Bears picked up linebacker Cato June off the street today, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.   I don’t think that this is a coincidence with Lance Briggs having undergone an MRI on Monday for an injured knee. I’m not saying that Briggs is headed to IR, but it certainly appears that there is doubt about [...] Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:19:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bears_add_Cato_June/1663923 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bears_add_Cato_June/1663923 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bears_add_Cato_June/1663923 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c0081ef39f8025177b8d6443ae50b8b5e7798baa/small/PicImg_AFC_Championship_c700.jpg Indicating that Lance Briggs’ knee injury is probably more serious than not, the Bears have added former Colts linebacker Cato June to their waning defense. And sure, he played in Tampa and Houston too, but just like when someone passes, you only talk about the good. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:45:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Report_Bears_Sign_Cato_June/1663398 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Report_Bears_Sign_Cato_June/1663398 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Report_Bears_Sign_Cato_June/1663398 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c0081ef39f8025177b8d6443ae50b8b5e7798baa/small/PicImg_AFC_Championship_c700.jpg No other details or links yet, but according to Adam Schefter, the Bears have signed LB Cato June to a contract.  The 6'0, 225 pound linebacker was drafted in the 6th round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.  He spent 4 years with the Colts, and two years with the Buccaneers. If this is the case, it may mean that Lance Briggs may miss significant playing time after injuring his left knee. More information as it develops. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:03:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_Sign_LB_Cato_June_According_to_Adam_Schefter/1663143 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_Sign_LB_Cato_June_According_to_Adam_Schefter/1663143 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_Sign_LB_Cato_June_According_to_Adam_Schefter/1663143 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e58924f7db7e679c5f89e75e7bf194f05d42724b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89630712.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21439EC701739B2C6FCB.jpg A former Tampa Bay linebacker finally has found work in the NFL.And his name isn't Derrick Brooks.The Bears, who flirted with Brooks earlier in the year, have signed Cato June, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.June won a Super Bowl... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:51:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cato_June_lands_in_Chicago/1663030 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cato_June_lands_in_Chicago/1663030 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cato_June_lands_in_Chicago/1663030 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e58924f7db7e679c5f89e75e7bf194f05d42724b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89630712.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21439EC701739B2C6FCB.jpg Three seasons ago, Cato June was a big part of Indianapolis’ Super Bowl team. Now he’s playing for the squad he helped defeat in that game, joining Chicago today in an effort by the Bears to solidify a porous defense. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the deal, and while the exact figures are not known, it’s [...] Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:50:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_bring_June_in_off_the_street/1663079 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_bring_June_in_off_the_street/1663079 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bears_bring_June_in_off_the_street/1663079 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e58924f7db7e679c5f89e75e7bf194f05d42724b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89630712.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21439EC701739B2C6FCB.jpg Former Colts linebacker Cato June signed with the Bears, according to a league source. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:42:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Source_Chicago_Bears_sign_former_Indianapolis_Colts_linebacker_Cato_June/1663052 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Source_Chicago_Bears_sign_former_Indianapolis_Colts_linebacker_Cato_June/1663052 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Source_Chicago_Bears_sign_former_Indianapolis_Colts_linebacker_Cato_June/1663052 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c0081ef39f8025177b8d6443ae50b8b5e7798baa/small/PicImg_AFC_Championship_c700.jpg CHICAGO -- Cato June’s arrival may coincide with the knee injury suffered by Lance Briggs in the 36-10 loss in Minnesota. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported June has signed with the Chicago Bears. If Briggs is going to be sidelined this week, or maybe for the remainder of the season, June seems like a logical candidate to contribute at weak-side linebacker. Jamar Williams filled in for the injured Briggs against the Vikings, and may also be in the mix if Briggs can’t go. June c... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:09:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_could_be_replacement_for_Briggs/1663157 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_could_be_replacement_for_Briggs/1663157 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/June_could_be_replacement_for_Briggs/1663157 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/e/4efe5a710312869f12e30f6d81676ac40b95fab8/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_ba13.jpg