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The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Doug Kramer Jr. to a one-year deal on Monday and released offensive lineman Nick Zakelj to clear a spot on the roster.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

49ers Sign OL Doug Kramer Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed OL Doug Kramer Jr. to a contract. In correspondence, the 49ers have released OL Nick Zakelj. Kramer, 28, was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft out of Illinois by the Bears.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Seahawks Making Four Moves

The Seattle Seahawks announced four roster moves on Tuesday, including waiving RB Myles Gaskin. The team also added OLB Ja’Markis Weston to the practice squad and cut WR Brenden Rice and C Doug Kramer. Kramer, 27, was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft out of Illinois by the Bears.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 20

What latest practice squad signing means for Seahawks' offensive line

Turning to their backup center for at least the next three games, the Seattle Seahawks are bringing in reinforcements for their offensive line. The Seattle Seahawks signed center Doug Kramer Jr.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Seahawks Sign C Doug Kramer, Release RB Myles Gaskin

The Seattle Seahawks announced they have signed C Doug Kramer to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Seahawks have released RB Myles Gaskin from the practice squad.

The Bear’s Den, March 20, 2025

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Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / March 18, 2025

Bears Sign New Deal With Backup Center Amid NFL Free Agency

The Chicago Bears didn't need long to find their starting center for 2025. Roughly 20 minutes into the NFL's legal tampering period, the Bears agreed to terms on a three-year contract, $42 million with veteran center Drew Dalman, announcing the move on the second day of the new league year on March 13.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18, 2025

Bears Re-Signing OL Doug Kramer To One-Year Deal

The Bears announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed OL Doug Kramer to a one-year contract. Kramer, 26, was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft out of Illinois by the Bears.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / Bleacher Nation / January 29, 2025

Chicago Bears 2024 Exit Interviews: Doug Kramer Jr.

The nightmare that was the 2024 Chicago Bears season is over. Before the transactional period starts and the roster changes begin, we will recap the seasons of most of the 53-man roster.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / December 22, 2024

Bears Injury Update: Offensive Lineman Downgraded to Doubtful

The Chicago Bears goal line package takes a hit ahead of their Week 16 contest against the Detroit Lions. Offensive lineman Doug Kramer was downgraded from questionable to doubtful on Saturday night due to a shoulder injury.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17, 2024

Bears player sounds off on boneheaded gaffe that cost Chicago a TD

Jason Kelce took a minute to go scorched earth on the Chicago Bears, whose fans tried to recover from an embarrassing blunder. The author of that gaffe against the Vikings, Bears guard Doug Kramer, sounded off on the boneheaded play that cost his team a touchdown, according to a post on X by Kevin Fishbain.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / December 17, 2024

Doug Kramer: Not reporting as eligible unacceptable, 100 percent on me

Mental errors have had a big hand in the Bears' current eight-game losing streak and they added another entry to the list in Minnesota on Monday night.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17, 2024

Eight Is Enough: Bears Streak Continues with 30-12 Loss to Vikings

The losses all blend together now after eight straight. The Bears suffered a 30-12 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings Monday night and took a physical beating.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16, 2024

Bears fans in shambles after TD gets wiped out by embarrassing blunder

During Monday Night Football between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, social media erupted— specifically within the Chicagoland area. In a game separated by just two scores at the time, Bears offensive lineman and part-time fullback Doug Kramer erased a D’Andre Swift touchdown, sending social media into a flurry.

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16, 2024

Bears lose touchdown for brutal reason

The Chicago Bears lost out on a touchdown in their game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Monday night due to a brutal reason.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31, 2024

Shane Waldron Doubles Down And Won't 'Shy Away' from Doug Kramer Run

Shane Waldron has gone to the well twice and come away thirsty, or probably it's more appropriate to say with water spilled all over the Bears. There's

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27, 2024

Watch: Bears blunder big at goal line in loss to Commanders

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 16, 2024

Bears Doug Kramer and Khalid Kareem Back on Futures Deals

The Bears brought back a pair of players on futures contracts who could figure into their future at need positions. Center Doug Kramer and defensive end Khalid Kareem were with the practice squad much of the 2023 season and signed Tuesday to return on the 90-man roster.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16, 2024

Bears Sign Two To Futures Contracts

The Chicago Bears signed DE Khalid Kareem and C Doug Kramer to futures contracts, per the NFL transaction wire. Futures deals are essentially training