The Chicago Bears have released wide receiver Dante Pettis from injured reserve on Thursday, following an injury settlement, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. This move allows Pettis the opportunity to sign with another team once he has fully recovered from his current injury, which remains undisclosed.
Pettis, a 2018 second-round draft pick, has faced several injury challenges throughout his career. Most notably, he missed the entire 2023 season after suffering a back injury during training camp. However, in the 2022 season, Pettis was able to stay healthy and made an impact for the Bears, appearing in all 17 regular-season games. During that season, he recorded 19 receptions on 41 targets, accumulating 245 yards and scoring three touchdowns.
Despite his struggles with injuries, Pettis has shown flashes of talent throughout his career, which started when he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2018. His versatility and ability to contribute both as a receiver and a returner could make him a valuable asset for a team looking for depth at wide receiver once he’s fully healed.
Now a free agent, Pettis will be looking for a new opportunity to showcase his abilities once he has fully recovered. His previous performance with the Bears and his potential as a return specialist could attract interest from teams in need of a versatile player. While injuries have been a recurring issue for him, a healthy Pettis still has the potential to contribute in the NFL.
As he works through his recovery, the injury settlement clears the path for him to find a new team without the restrictions of being on injured reserve. Now, it’s a matter of waiting to see if he can return to full health and land a spot with another NFL team, hoping for a fresh start to get his career back on track.
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