Bears coach Matt Nagy called on kickers Elliott Fry and Eddy Pineiro to each attempt a 40-yard field goal Thursday. If either missed, the entire roster would have to endure a team conditioning test. Both nailed their kicks.
The Chicago Bears waived Chris Blewitt on Wednesday, reducing the number of kickers on their roster to two as the team tries to solve its kicking dilemma by the start of the season.
Gale Sayers, weakened by dementia diagnosed five years ago, drew a thunderous ovation from the Chicago crowd Friday when he was wheeled onto the stage as the Bears kicked off their 100th anniversary celebration weekend.
