Chicago Bears
Chris Conte - #47 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 203 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/23/1989 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| College | California |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 3rd round, 29th pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | 0 | 2 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Conte left the game against the Cardinals in the first half with a hamstring injury on Sunday.|||||||
His status was not immediately known.
Conte injured his right shoulder Saturday.|||||||
It's not known how serious it was. The Bears also lost their backup safety in Brandon Hardin.
Conte is done for the season with an ankle injury.|||||||
Conte was starter as a rookie for the Bears prior to his injury and is well-liked by the coaching staff.
The Chicago Bears have locked in two more draft picks, agreeing to four-year deals with defensive tackle Stephen Paea and safety Chris Conte.|||||||
Conte, a third-rounder from California, finished with 157 tackles (100 solo), two interceptions and 11 pass breakups for the Golden Bears. He was first-team, all Pac-10 as a senior.
