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Bears re-sign Marc Mariani and Mitch Unrein

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The Chicago Bears have re-sign veteran wide receiver/punt returner Marc Mariani, as well as defensive end Mitch Unrein.

The Chicago Bears today re-signed wide receiver/punt returner Marc Mariani to a one-year contract and defensive end Mitch Unrein to a two-year contract.

Mariani has appeared in 54 games (with 5 starts) over six seasons with Tennessee (2010-13) and Chicago (2014-15), recording 27 receptions for 324 yards (12.0 ypr), 109 punt returns for 1,040 yards (9.5 ypr) and two touchdowns and 128 kickoff returns for 3,206 yards (25.0 ypr) and one touchdown. He earned a Pro Bowl nod after the 2010 season as a return specialist.