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Josh Bellamy signs exclusive rights tender with Bears

Josh Bellamy will be back with the Bears this season.

The wide receiver signed his exclusive rights tender, the team announced Monday morning.

Bellamy caught 19 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns last season and has played a role on special teams over the past two seasons, recording 13 special teams tackles, recovering a fumble on a muffed punt and returning five kickoffs for 113 yards. Last season, his 10 special teams tackles ranked second on the team.

Bellamy ranked fifth among wide receivers in receptions last season, though he will likely have to fight for playing time this season as part of a crowded receiving corps featuring healthy versions of Alshon Jeffery, Kevin White, Eddie Royal and Marc Mariani.