A new backup quarterback is coming to the Chicago Bears. Could the current one now be on his way out?
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian is signing with the Bears, according to his agent Mike McCartney. The deal is reportedly for two years.
Siemian, who played college football locally at Northwestern, returns to the area to presumably back up Justin Fields. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos and following the team’s Super Bowl victory and retirement of Peyton Manning, became the starter for the majority of the next two seasons. He threw for 5,680 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions during his time with the Broncos before bouncing around the league as a backup.
After seeing little-to-no playing time with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 and the New York Jets in 2019, Siemian saw extended time with the New Orleans Saints this past season. He went 0-4 as a starter while filling in due to injuries, though he did throw 11…