The Bears were close to signing tight end Josh Hill, but the Saints have decided to keep him.
With Martellus Bennett being traded to the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears have a significant need to bring in a playmaker to compliment the passing game.
The current group of tight ends on the roster include: Zach Miller, Khari Lee, Rob Housler, and Gannon Sinclair.
To that point, the Bears went after restricted free agent Josh Hill last week, and made a contract offer to bring him to Chicago.