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Dazz Newsome earns punt return duties for Bears

Dazz Newsome earns punt return duties for Bears

Former UNC football standout Dazz Newsome is still trying to find his footing in the NFL. After being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, Newsome only appeared in a few games in his rookie season.

With a new regime in Chicago, Newsome is hoping to make the roster this season and special teams could be a way he finds a spot on that 53-man final roster before Week 1.

On Tuesday, the Bears released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against Kansas City. And Newsome was listed as the starter at punt returns:

In three games last season, Newsome caught two passes for 23 yards but did return some punts as well.

The Bears also have a need for a wide receiver to step up in this offense alongside Darnell Mooney and with injuries to guys like N’Keal Harry and Byron Pringle, there might be an opportunity there.

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