Bears Release Williams 10/16/12
By: Scott Leber
Updated: October 17, 2012
LAKE FOREST, IL - The Chicago Bears have signed
CB Zack Bowman to a one-year contract, terminated the contract of vested
veteran G/T Chris Williams and terminated the practice squad contract of DE
Aston Whiteside Tuesday.
Bowman started 16 of 46 games played over four
seasons (2008-11) with the Bears after being selected by Chicago in the fifth
round (142nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, recording 117 tackles,
seven interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries - including one
for a touchdown - and 22 special teams stops. The 6-1, 195-pound cornerback
signed with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason but was released prior to the
start of the regular season.
Williams started 38 of 50 games played over five
seasons (2008-12) with the Bears. He started 20 games at left guard, 11 at
right tackle and seven at left tackle after being selected in the first round
(14th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Chicago. In 2012,
Williams appeared in three games with no starts for
