Chicago Bears
Zack Bowman - #38 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 196 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/18/1984 |
| Birthplace | Anchorage, AK |
| College | Nebraska |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 5th round, 7th pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 |
Bears place RB Bush on I.R., re-sign RB Bell
The Bears placed RB Michael Bush on injured reserve with a rib injury and re-signed RB Kahlil Bell.
Bears place DT Toeaina on I.R.
The Bears placed DT Matt Toeaina on injured reserve and elevated OT Cory Brandon to the active roster from the practice squad.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers' win has Bears on outside looking in
The Packers continued their dominance over the Bears, sweeping the season series and clinching first place in the NFC North.
Attention shifting to Bears GM Emery
It may be only a couple weeks before Phil Emery makes his biggest decision yet as general manager.
Packers hang on to beat Bears, clinch division
The Packers clinched their second straight division crown with a 21-13 victory over their archrivals Sunday - at Soldier Field, no less.
Report: Cutler has sprained MCL
Bears QB Jay Cutler has a sprained MCL, but is expected to start on Sunday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported late Thursday evening.
Bears re-sign DT Okoye
The Bears re-signed DT Amobi Okoye to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.
Key matchup: Packers secondary vs. Bears WR Brandon Marshall
PFW matches up the Packers’ secondary vs. Bears WR Brandon Marshall in the battle for first place in the NFC North this Sunday.
Bears place Gould, McManis, Steltz on I.R.
The Bears placed PK Robbie Gould (calf), CB Sherrick McManis (knee) and S Craig Steltz (chest) on injured reserve.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers, Bears moving in opposite directions
The Packers overcame a slow start to beat the Lions and the Bears' slide continued as the Vikings kept their playoff hopes alive.
Peterson, Vikings run over Bears
Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and Vikings beat the free-falling Bears on Sunday.
Key matchup: Vikings QB Christian Ponder vs. Bears defense
In Wednesday’s key matchup, we delve into Sunday’s meeting between struggling Vikings QB Christian Ponder and a banged-up Bears defense.
Report: Bears MLB Urlacher could miss rest of regular season
Bears LB Brian Urlacher is expected to miss the next three games with a hamstring injury, according to Chicago Tribune’s Vaughn McClure.
Bears sign LB DeCicco
The Bears signed LB Dom DeCicco to a two-year contract on Tuesday and waived/injured LB Patrick Trahan.
Behind scenes of a live NFL radio broadcast
After working in the booth during Sunday's Seahawks-Bears game, Arthur Arkush takes you behind the scenes of a national NFL radio broadcast.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with cornerback Zack Bowman. The Bears announced the agreement on Friday.|||||||
Bowman has appeared in 57 games with 16 starts over five seasons with the Bears, recording seven interceptions and 13 pass break ups and five fumble recoveries - including two for touchdowns. He played in 11 games last season, recovering two fumbles and returning one for a touchdown.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed Bowman to a one-year contract.|||||||
Bowman led the Bears with six interceptions and 10 passes defensed in 2009. But he lost his starting job in 2010 and never regained it in the past two seasons. In Minnesota, he'll be relied upon to add depth to a Vikings secondary that struggled last season. The 27-year-old likely will also be used on special teams.
Bowman will make his first career start in place of Nate Vasher at right cornerback Sunday against the Steelers.|||||||
Bears coach Lovie Smith has been impressed with Bowman, who had about a dozen snaps at cornerback in the season-opening loss at Green Bay after battling a hamstring pull in training camp.
Bowman scored a touchdown on a fumble and intercepted a pass in the Bears' 48-41 win over the Vikings last Sunday, but suffered a biceps injury and is expected to have surgery within the next few weeks. He was then placed on the IR|||||||
Bowman had been elevated from the practice squad last week to help the Bears' injury-depleted secondary.
The Bears agreed to a four-year deal with Bowman on Tuesday. Chicago has now signed or agreed to terms with a league-high 10 of its 12 picks|||||||
Bowman, a fifth-rounder, had 56 tackles and three interceptions in 22 games with Nebraska after starting his collegiate career at New Mexico Military Institute.
