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Dolphins trade WR Jakeem Grant to Bears for 2023 sixth-round pick

The Chicago Bears added a talented kick returner and wide receiver. 

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Bears acquired Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round pick. 

Grant has had a role in Miami's offense since being selected in the sixth round of the 2016 draft, but his most significant impact has come on special teams. 

The 28-year-old has returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns in his six-year career. He has also caught 91 passes for 1,001 yards and five touchdowns. 

This season, Grant has two catches for -7 yards on two targets. He also has eight punt returns for 59 yards and two kick returns for 46 yards. 

The Bears have used rookie Khalil Herbert as a kickoff returner and third-year wide receiver Nsimba Webster as a punt returner through the first four weeks. Once Grant is officially added to the roster in Chicago, he'll likely take over punt and kick return duties.

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