On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears announced a change to their tight end room by signing undrafted free agent Thomas Gordon, who played his college ball at Northwestern, and waiving Joel Wilson with an injury designation (groin).

Gordon spent six years with the Wildcats, playing in 54 games, making 54 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns. He was a rookie camp tryout for the Bears, and he was also signed by the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas. He’s a big target (6’5”, 255 pounds), who was a reliable receiver in college, but his blocking skills are what will give him a shot to stick on the practice squad.

Wilson’s injury comes at a bad time for the 25-year-old, as he was having a strong camp. If his injury isn’t serious, I could see him making his way back to Chicago’s practice squad once me

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