Bears Release Statement After Linebacker Arrested For Gun Possession

NFL linebacker Matt Adams hasn’t even played a single down for the Bears yet, but it didn’t take long for him to get into some action away from the field.

The 26-year-old was arrested for gun possession this week. Adams signed a 1-year deal with the Bears in April.

We have signed Matt Adams to a one-year contract.

Welcome to the Windy City, @all_in_adams!

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 9, 2022

He was questioned by cops around 6:45 PM after he was spotted near a Jeep that was reported stolen. Adams allegedly claimed to have bought the car, but when cops searched the vehicle, they found a loaded handgun in the center console and an extended mag in the trunk. This arrest is the second legal incident for a freshly-signed Chicago Bear, with wide receiver Byron Pringle arrested for a car-related run-in earlier this offseason.

You can see the full details in the TMZ report.

The Bears have released a statement on their new LB:

Statement from Chicago Bears on LB Matt Adams arrest:
Earlier this morning, we were made aware of an incident involving the arrest of Bears Linebacker Matthew Adams. We are in the process of gathering more information. We will refrain from making any further comment at this time.

— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) June 24, 2022

I wonder how new Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus is feeling about his former/current player today.

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