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Sterling Weatherford: Let go after failed physical
The Rams waived Weatherford (undisclosed) on Friday with a failed physical designation, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Weatherford was set to join the Rams after being let go by Chicago earlier in the week. However, it appears the undrafted linebacker is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will have to get healthy before looking for a new opportunity.
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Sterling Weatherford: Gets cut loose
Weatherford was waived by the Bears on Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Weatherford appeared in 14 games last season and was a regular contributor on special teams. He'll now work to find a new opportunity elsewhere.
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Bears' Sterling Weatherford: Healthy again
Weatherford is healthy and competing for a Week 1 roster spot with the Bears this offseason, Gene Chamberlain of SI.com reports.
Weatherford appeared in 14 games for Chicago in 2022, playing primarily on special teams. He was sidelined for Weeks 17 and 18 due to an illness, but he's healthy this offseason and will likely have to prove himself on special teams again to land a spot on Chicago's initial 53-man roster.
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Bears' Sterling Weatherford: Primarily a special teamer in 2022
Weatherford ended the season with four tackles over 14 games played.
Weatherford played just two defensive snaps all year and worked primarily as a special team's player. Although he may be competing for a roster spot next year, he's signed through the 2024 season.
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Bears' Sterling Weatherford: Won't play versus Minnesota
Weatherford (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Weatherford failed to practice during Week 18 prep while dealing with an illness. With the Bears long eliminated from playoff contention, the 23-year-old linebacker will finish the 2022 campaign with four tackles while playing all but two of his 224 snaps on special teams across 14 contests.
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Bears' Sterling Weatherford: Not suiting up New Year's Day
Weatherford (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Weatherford was able to partake in two out of Chicago's three practices this week in a limited fashion due to an illness, but it's since been determined that the 23-year-old won't be available Sunday versus Detroit. Given that he's primarily operated as a special-teams contributor this year, his absence shouldn't greatly alter the Bears' defensive game plan.
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Bears' Sterling Weatherford: Ready to return
Weatherford does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Weatherford was forced to miss the Bears' Week 12 loss due to a concussion. However, he practiced in full throughout the week and will return after a one-game absence. In 11 games this season, Weatherford has played 175 of his 177 snaps on special teams while recording four total tackles.
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Bears' Sterling Weatherford: Ruled out with concussion
Weatherford (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Weatherford played his full allotment of snaps on special teams in Week 11, but he failed to practice in any capacity leading up to Sunday's game against the Jets. It's unclear how far he has progressed through the league's concussion protocol, but he'll be forced to miss at least one game. Across 11 games this season, Weatherford has tallied four total tackles while playing 175 of his 177 snaps on special teams.
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Bears' Sterling Weatherford: Will play Sunday
Weatherford (ankle) is active Sunday against the Giants.
Weatherford was able to log a full practice Friday, clearing his way to take the field Sunday. With Matt Adams (hamstring) inactive, Weatherford may see some snaps on defense.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 224 lbs |
| Birthplace: Cicero, IN |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Miami-OH |
| Experience: 2 |