Bears sign former CFL CB Tre Roberson

[wab]

CFL cornerback Tre Roberson drawing plenty of NFL interest
Posted by Michael David Smith on January 20, 2020, 3:04 PM EST

When Tre Roberson arrived in the NFL in 2016, he was an undrafted rookie trying to move from college quarterback to pro cornerback, and he didn’t last long. Now he’s coming back, and NFL teams believe Roberson has staying power.

Roberson played two strong seasons at cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders and is now a free agent looking to get to the NFL, and about half the league is interested: According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, 14 teams will work Roberson out, and he has as much momentum as any CFL player in recent memory.

Among teams that have already worked Roberson out are the 49ers, Vikings, Lions, Bears, Chargers, Buccaneers, Colts, Patriots and Cardinals, and he has more workouts coming.

Roberson originally played quarterback at Indiana, but lost the starting job to Nate Sudfeld, who is now a backup for the Eagles. He then transferred to Illinois State and was their starting quarterback for two seasons. As an undrafted rookie in 2016, Roberson signed with the Vikings and spent most of the 2016 season on their practice squad. He then spent the 2017 offseason on the Vikings’ roster before being cut just before the start of the season.

Now Roberson will have his pick of NFL teams. He will likely choose a team some time in the next few months, before offseason workouts begin.

[UOK]

[Richie]

He sounds like he is worth a flier.

[Rusty Trombagent]

SUPERBOWLLLLLL!!!!!!!

(actually i'm super happy, we desperately need more cb's in the pipeline)

[G08]

We just signed him

[VA_Mountain_Bear]

We just signed him. I don't know anything about him, but just under 1/3 of the league gave him an offer. That says something positive. He choose us which is pretty cool. This likely makes Prince a bit more expendable for cap reasons. Let's hope this works out.

[The Cooler King]

Two year deal according to Biggs. Being they beat out 9 other teams there could be decent guarantees on it and signal there may be a willingness to go cheap at CB if the cut Amukamara.
Fuller - Skrine - Roberson - Toliver - Shelley - Joseph - Denmark - Simmons - Crawford

[cblaz11]

I like this guy. Long arms, plays the ball well, and is a very good and physical tackler.

I like the depth and I’m assuming he will battle with Tolliver to start opposite Fuller.

[Otis Day]

Andy Fantuz, Part Deux?

[mmmc_35]

Southern hillbilly voice

Y'all puttin da horse before da carriage here folks. Pull up dem britches. Boy might could be gosh darn good. But he's still knee high to a grass hopper. I reckon this is all and well, but Holla back when y'all see him on the field.

[IE]

Was he the ISU QB after our guy Meredith?

[wab]

Was he the ISU QB after our guy Meredith?

Yep

[crueltyabc]

Oh yeah Cam Meredith was a guy we had on the team. I was upset when they let him go, but the Bears were right about his medical. Bryce Callahan was also a medical flameout this season. I wonder if these same medical people were around during the Emery years when they loved signing half-injured defensive players? Their recent track record has me feeling better about the coming Burton decision.

Back on topic: it's good to see them searching far and wide. We need some cheap CB talent

[Otis Day]

Was he the ISU QB after our guy Meredith?

Led ISU to FCS title game where they lost to ND St by 2 pts, it was a helluva game,

[AZ_Bearfan]

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/ ... -roberson/