The Bears released tight end Dante Rosario on Friday, reports the Chicago Tribune. Rosario caught 16 passes for 116 yards in 16 games last season.
The Bears have re-signed tight end Dante Rosario, reports ESPN Chicago.
Rosario is entering his ninth year in the NFL, playing for the Panthers, Dolphins, Broncos, Chargers and Bears. His career numbers include 116 receptions for 1,235 yards and eight touchdowns. The 30-year-old has only started 11 games in the last four years.
A pair of Bears made the tiniest of contributions Sunday against the victorious Lions.
Wideout Josh Morgan caught two passes for two yards while tight end Dante Rosario snagged one for one yard.
The Bears got a few offensive contributions in Monday's 31-15 home loss to the Saints. Among them, rookie running back Ka'Deem Carey caught all three of his targets for 39 yards and had a 4-yard carry. Tight end <span data-shortcode="annotation" data-id="435367" data-text="Dante Rosario" data-canon="Dante Rosario" data-type="SPORTS_OBJECT_PLAYER" id="shortcode0"> made a 4-yard catch. Wideout Josh Morgan was targeted once without a catch.
They'll play the Lions in Week 16.
Bears wideout Marquess Wilson and tight end Dante Rosario each hauled in one pass Week 12.
Wilson's only reception went for 10 yards. He was targeted three times. Rosario was only targeted once, gaining 6 yards.
Both players will look for more Week 13 against the Lions.
The Bears backup pass catchers couldn't do much Week 11 against the Vikings.
Martellus Bennett caught four passes, gaining 29 yards. He caught all four of his targets. Marquess Wilson hauled in two catches for 11 yards in his first game of the year. Dante Rosario had one catch for 7 yards.
They'll take on the Buccaneers Week 12.
Bears tight end Dante Rosario hauled in one ball Week 8.
Rosario made his only contribution early in the contest. With nearly 10 minutes to play in the first quarter, he hauled in a six yard catch. Rosario was targeted by Jimmy Clausen near the end of the game, but couldn't come down with the catch. The Bears are on a bye Week 9.
Tight ends Martellus Bennett and Dante Rosario led a small contingent of Bears that played a role in their Sunday loss to Carolina. Both caught three passes - the former for 17 yards and the latter for 20.
Also catching a pass was veteran Santonio Holmes for six yards. Running back Ka'Deem Carey put himself in the score sheet with two carries for two yards.
Several Bears contributed to Monday night's win over the Jets. Among them, wideout Santonio Holmes caught two of three targets for 9 yards. Tight end Dante Rosario had an 8-yard reception and running back Ka'Deem Carey carried once for no gain.
The Bears got a slew of contributions in their 28-20 win at San Francisco. Among them, wideout Santonio Holmes caught both his targets for 20 yards, and tight end Dante Rosario had a 9-yard reception.
The Bears have unveiled a list of players that won't suit up for Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars: Marquess Wilson, Craig Steltz, Isaiah Frey, Chris Conte, Eben Britton, Brian De La Puente, Jordan Mills, Chris Williams, Dante Rosario and Willie Young.
The Bears announced the re-signing of tight end Dante Rosario Thursday, though no details on the contract are currently known. Rosario caught just one pass in 2013, his first season with the Bears.
Bears general manager Phil Emery said Wednesday that he expects to re-sign tight end Dante Rosario, the Chicago Tribune reports. Rosario provided depth at the position last year.
The Bears cut tight end Dante Rosario after re-signing him in late February, reports Fox Sports.
The Bears re-signed tight end Dante Rosario to a one-year deal. Rosario, 29, appeared in 15 games last season, making one 13-yard catch.
Bears backup tight end Dante Rosario made a 13-yard catch in the win over Dallas, his first catch this season. It was his only target. Rosario visits Cleveland in Week 15.
The Bears have listed the following players on the injury report as active for Sunday's contest against the Lions in Week 10: linebacker Blake Costanzo (shoulder), defensive back Charles Tillman (knee) and tight end Dante Rosario (ankle).
Bears LB Blake Costanzo and TE Dante Rosario are listed as probable Week 10 against the Lions.
Costanzo has been dealing with a back injury. Rosario has been limited with an ankle issue. Both players were able to practice in full Thursday.
Bears coach Marc Trestman said Thursday tight end Dante Rosario, who sat out Week 1, will "be active and be part of the game plan" Week 2 vs. Minnesota.
The Bears have made WR Marquess Wilson, CB C.J. Wilson, RB Michael Ford, OL James Brown, TE Dante Rosario, DE David Bass and DT Zach Minter inactive for Week 1 against the Bengals.