NFL.com Wed, 11/23/2011 2:39 AMThe Chicago Bears have signed long snapper Jake Laptad to a three-year contract to replace injured veteran Patrick Mannelly.
Read more... Chicago Bears official site Tue, 11/22/2011 1:28 PMOne day after putting Patrick Mannelly on injured reserve with a ruptured ACL, the Bears on Tuesday signed rookie defensive end Jake Laptad to replace the veteran long snapper.
Read more... Yahoo soccer Mon, 11/21/2011 1:40 PMPatrick Mannelly was placed on injured reserve with a torn knee ligament, coach Lovie Smith said. Fullback Tyler Clutts replaced Mannelly in Sunday's game against the Chargers but the Bears will work out veteran alternatives this week.
Read more... Yahoo soccer Sun, 11/20/2011 5:21 PMBears long snapper Patrick Mannelly has left Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers because of a knee injury. He was injured on a punt in the second quarter. It was not immediately clear how it happened or which knee he injured. Mannelly did not
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