Bears make several roster moves

Alexander talking to Houston-Carson during a tryout (Kamil Krzaczynski - USA Today Sports)

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Tuesday, August 16 2022

The Chicago Bears announced several roster moves on Tuesday to get to the 85-man roster limit ahead of the deadline.

They signed center/guard Corey Dublin and safety Jon Alexander to contracts. Both players were undrafted rookies.

To make room they waived injured safety Michael Joseph, cornerback Jayson Stanley, linebacker Javin White, tight end Rysen John and linebacker Noah Dawkins.

Finally, they placed rookie center Doug Kramer on injured reserve with a leg injury. He played 48 snaps in the preseason win again the Chiefs and reportedly suffered a Lisfranc injury.