Chicago Bears
Craig Steltz - #20 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/07/1986 |
| Birthplace | Metairie, LA |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 4th round, 21st pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 |
Bears sign TE Eldridge
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Bears add RB Unga, waive Ozougwu
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Key matchup: Bears defense vs. Lions WR Calvin Johnson
In Wednesday’s key matchup, we look ahead to Sunday’s meeting between the Bears and Lions.
Bears sign S Nolan
The Bears signed S Troy Nolan, the team announced Wednesday. Chicago had an open roster spot after waiving WR Dane Sanzenbacher.
Bears waive WR Sanzenbacher
The Bears waived second-year WR Dane Sanzenbacher on Monday, the team announced.
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The Bears announced a one-year extension for LS Patrick Mannelly on Monday.
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Seeding is up for grabs in the AFC, while five teams fight for two spots in the NFC playoffs in Week 17.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers roll, Vikes control fate
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Bears 'D' scores twice in win over Cardinals
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PLAYER NEWS
Steltz is done for the season with a chest injury.|||||||
This a big blow to the Bears special teams units, which also lost Sherrick McManis to a season-ending knee injury.
Steltz has moved into the starting lineup at free safety alongside starting strong safety Major Wright|||||||
Steltz will start Friday's game against the Giants.
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a two-year contract with Steltz.|||||||
Steltz has played four seasons with the Bears. He appeared in 16 games and made five starts last season with 48 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles and 12 special teams stops. The Bears announced the move on Friday.
