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Packers lose tight end Robert Tonyan to Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are signing former Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan to a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Tonyan, who turns 29 years old in April, spent his first five NFL seasons with the Packers. In Chicago, Tonyan will reunite with former Packers assistant coach Luke Getsy, who now coordinates the Bears offense.

Tonyan caught 137 passes on 176 targets for 1,437 yards and 17 touchdowns over 68 games with the Packers.

In 2020, Tonyan caught 88.1 percent of his targets and hauled in 11 touchdown passes during a breakout season.