Former Punahou, Notre Dame star Manti Te’o signs with Bears to practice squad
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Manti Te’o (51) leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. >> The Chicago Bears signed former Notre Dame star linebacker Manti Teo to their practice squad on Tuesday.
A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and former Punahou star, Teo has made 48 starts and 62 appearances over seven seasons with the then-San Diego Chargers (2013-16) and New Orleans Saints (2017-19). He has 307 tackles — 22 for loss — along with 13 pass breakups and two interceptions.
He takes the practice squad spot of kicker Kai Forbath, signed Tuesday to the Los Angeles Rams’ active roster.
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