For the first time since 2013, the Bears are going to have a new starting punter.
Pat O’Donnell, whom Phil Emery drafted in the sixth round eight years ago, is expected to sign with the Packers, per NFL Network. The longest-tenured Bears player became a free agent Wednesday.
Appearing in 128 games for the Bears, he played for three head coaches and under two general managers, not counting head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles, who were hired earlier this year.
O’Donnell had one of the best statistical seasons of his career last year; his 46.