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Former MSU football linebacker signs with Chicago Bears
TL;DR
Wayne Matthews III, a former Michigan State linebacker, has signed with the Chicago Bears after receiving a minicamp invite. He played two seasons for the Spartans, recording 106 tackles and serving as a team captain.
Key points
- Wayne Matthews III signed with the Chicago Bears
- He was not drafted in the NFL Draft
- Matthews played two seasons for Michigan State
- He recorded 106 tackles during his college career
- Matthews served as a team captain in his final season
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A former Michigan State Spartans linebacker has signed with the Chicago Bears.
Former Spartans linebacker Wayne Matthews III has signed with the Chicago Bears, according to a post from Michigan State football's social media account. Matthews was not selected in this year's NFL Draft but received a minicamp invite from the Bears following the draft. It appears Matthews made the most of that minicamp invite with the Bears signing him on Monday.
Matthews played two seasons with the Spartans after transferring from Old Dominion following the 2023 season. He appeared in 21 games during his Spartans career, recording 106 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one interception and one fumble recovery.
Matthews was a captain for the Spartans this past season and showed signs of being able to play in the NFL throughout his time at Michigan State. Now, it appears he is getting his next chance and moving one step further in pursuing a career in professional football.
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Q&A
What are Wayne Matthews III's college football stats?
Wayne Matthews III recorded 106 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one interception, and one fumble recovery during his time at Michigan State.
Why was Wayne Matthews III not drafted in the NFL Draft?
Wayne Matthews III was not selected in the NFL Draft despite showing potential, which led to his minicamp invite from the Chicago Bears.
What does signing with the Chicago Bears mean for Wayne Matthews III's career?
Signing with the Chicago Bears provides Wayne Matthews III an opportunity to pursue a professional football career after a successful minicamp performance.
