Former Notre Dame linebacker Jarrett Grace has signed with the Chicago Bears. The former Rockne Award winner will continue his improbable return from a devastating leg injury during OTAs and training camp, fighting for a roster spot on the NFC North squad.
Grace worked out for the Bears at a tryout camp and Chicago made the roster move official Wednesday, signing Grace and releasing linebacker Danny Mason.
After redshirting as a freshman and sitting behind Manti Te’o, Grace moved into the starting lineup as a junior and led the Irish in tackles before suffering a severe leg injury against Arizona State. It took nearly two years for Grace to return to duty, needing to re-learn how to run as he underwent multiple procedures to repair the rod that held Grace’s bone in place.
He played in 32 games for the Irish, finishing with 78 total tackles.
We're proud to report that former linebacker Jarrett Grace has signed with the Chicago Bears.
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) May 25, 2016
Congratulations JG! pic.twitter.com/XrTAONHz4n
