Former UNC WR Bug Howard to try out with Chicago Bears

Posted Sep 17, 2017
Former North Carolina wide receiver Bug Howard is set to receive a tryout with the Chicago Bears, according to a tweet by reporter Aaron Leming on Sunday evening. After not being selected in this spring’s NFL Draft, Howard was signed by the Colts shortly after as an undrafted free agent. However, he was cut by the team shortly before the regular season again. (DieHards.com)

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