The Bears added a familiar weapon to quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's arsenal Wednesday, promoting receiver Tanner Gentry from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
The two rookies developed a rapport beginning during offseason practices and continuing through training camp and preseason games. Their cohesiveness was evident in an exhibition contest Aug. 27 against the Titans when they connected for a 45-yard touchdown pass.
"Tanner's a great player," Trubisky said Wednesday after practice. "He knows how to go up and get the ball. He's a good vertical threat and has shown what he can do.