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Bears announce retirement of Nate Chandler

In a surprise move, the Chicago Bears announced two player retirements Saturday morning, July 23.

Along with the expected announcement of Bears great CB Charles Tillman's retirement following the signing of a one-day contract, the Bears also released information that they have added recently signed offensive lineman Nate Chandler to the retired list.

Roster update: #Bears place OL Nate Chandler on Reserve/Retired. pic.twitter.com/7mi9Azqd1k

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 23, 2016

Chicago signed Chandler on June 2, 2016, following a tryout.

In his Windy City Gridiron article on Chandler's signing, WCG Editor Kev H speculated ""if his knee can hold up, he could be a value signing.