Chicago Bears
Henry Melton - #69 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 295 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/11/1986 |
| Birthplace | Cedar Hill, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 5th pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 2 | 0 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Melton signed his $8.45 million franchise tender with the Bears as expected.|||||||
agent Jordan Woy posted on Twitter last week that he would do just that and would still try to negotiate a long-term contract before the July 15 deadline.
The Chicago Bears have placed a franchise tag on Melton.|||||||
Emery said the team will work with Melton to reach a multi-year agreement. The deadline for reaching a contract agreement is July 15. If an agreement isn't reached, Melton will play next season for $8.45 million.
Melton limped off the field during Sunday's game in Minnesota, favoring his left leg.|||||||
The Bears were already missing three defensive starters: nose tackle Stephen Paea, linebacker Brian Urlacher and cornerback Tim Jennings.
Melton is out with a shin injury.|||||||
The defensive tackle is being replaced in the lineup by Amobi Okoye.
Melton will miss the season after being placed on the IR with an ankle injury.|||||||
