Dazz Newsome hungry to earn job as Chicago Bears rookie

Posted May 18, 2021
Dazz Newsome is focusing all of his time and energy on learning the Bears playbook to give himself the best chance of earning an NFL roster spot. Especially as a sixth-round pick, the 22-year-old understands that nothing is guaranteed. "I realize that anything can be taken away from me at any time," Newsome said. "I know I've got to put in the work." (Chicago Bears)

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