Bears Rookie Abruptly Retires 2 Weeks After Signing With Team
Summary
Chicago Bears wide receiver Squirrel White retired suddenly just 16 days after signing with the team. The reason for his early retirement is unclear, but reports suggest it might be due to injury.Key Facts
- Squirrel White signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.
- He retired and was placed on the reserve/retired list shortly after signing, ending his NFL career before it began.
- ESPN reporter Courtney Cronin saw White leaving practice with a trainer and not returning.
- White played college football for three years at Tennessee and one year at Florida State.
- At Tennessee, White caught 131 passes for 1,665 yards and six touchdowns.
- In his senior year at Florida State, he had 5 catches for 52 yards in 10 games.
- The Bears lost wide receiver D.J. Moore in the offseason, creating a gap at that position.
- Other Bears wide receivers expected to get more playing time include Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and Zavion Thomas.
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