Bears roster moves: Kicker signed to practice squad, defensive end elevated for Lions game

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 08: Tanoh Kpassagnon #69 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after making a tackle during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776323553Michael Reaves/Getty

The Bears made their signing of kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad official Saturday afternoon before leaving for Detroit. They also promoted one player for Sunday’s game against the Lions — and ruled another one out.

Moody, the former third-round pick who was cut by the 49ers earlier this week, is notable only in that his signing coincided with veteran Cairo Santos missing a 50-yard field goal and…