On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears removed wide receiver Dante Pettis from the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list, meaning he’s cleared to begin practicing tomorrow at Halas Hall.
The NFI list is for players who suffered injuries or ailments away from usual NFL activities.
Last season he played in all 17 games for the Bears making seven starts, while catching 19 balls for 245 yards with three touchdowns. He also returned 18 punts for a 9.1 average.
The 27-year-old Pettis was placed on the NFI before training camp started and in his absence second year pro Velus Jones Jr.