| Thu Feb 9 2012 | 14:06 | Bears TE Spaeth's roster spot in question | ||||
Bears TE Matt Spaeth's roster spot is in question this offseason. | ||||||
A blocking specialist likely brought in at former OC Mike Martz's behest, Spaeth no longer fits the offense. His $1.875 million salary can be used to re-sign Kellen Davis or make a push for a free agent such as Martellus Bennett. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Chicago | ||||||
| Tue Nov 8 2011 | 01:36 | Spaeth steals a touchdown for the Bears | ||||
Matt Spaeth had two receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' Week 10 win. | ||||||
This marks just his second touchdown on the year, so no he's not auditioning for a Scott Chandler-type role in Chicago. He has just five catches and 28 yards on the year. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Aug 2 2011 | 12:00 | Bears to use Matt Spaeth as a lineman | ||||
The Bears plan to use new TE Matt Spaeth as a sixth lineman in jumbo packages. | ||||||
They'll expect zero receiving production at tight end this year. "Now we can block defensive ends with tight ends," said position coach Mike DeBord. "We can pass protect. It helps all the way around, short yardage, goal line." Spaeth is drawing comparisons to ex-Bear Jim Covert, who was an offensive tackle. | ||||||
| Source: Chicago Tribune | ||||||
| Thu Jul 28 2011 | 12:50 | Bears take TE Spaeth from Steelers | ||||
Bears agreed to terms with TE Matt Spaeth, formerly of the Steelers. | ||||||
A decent blocker with no after-the-catch ability, Spaeth never developed as the Steelers had hoped. He'll likely be limited to a blocking duties under coordinator Mike Martz. The Bears now have Greg Olsen, Brandon Manumaleuna, Kellen Davis, and Spaeth on the roster. This signing does nothing to quiet the Olsen trade talk. | ||||||
| Source: Michael Lombardi on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Dec 19 2010 | 20:01 | Spaeth gets a touchdown in loss | ||||
Matt Spaeth caught three passes for 27 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Jets. | ||||||
With Heath Miller (concussion) sidelined, Speath played every snap. He even was targeted on the second-to-last play of the game in the back of the end zone, but the ball was batted down at the last second. Spaeth is mainly a blocker, so leave him on waivers even if Miller sits out next week. | ||||||
| Wed Dec 8 2010 | 09:07 | Spaeth cleared by doctors | ||||
Steelers TE Matt Spaeth (concussion) has been cleared to return to action. | ||||||
It's good timing with Heath Miller now out. Spaeth will start in Miller's place this weekend against a Bengals defense that's allowed the 20th-most fantasy points to tight ends. Look elsewhere for your fantasy needs. | ||||||
| Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | ||||||
| Tue Nov 23 2010 | 13:54 | Spaeth sustained concussion in Week 11 | ||||
Coach Mike Tomlin revealed that backup TE Matt Spaeth sustained a concussion in Week 11. | ||||||
Along with rookie WR/KR Antonio Brown (knee), Heath Miller's backup will be questionable for Sunday's game at Buffalo. | ||||||
| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | ||||||
| Thu Apr 15 2010 | 12:31 | Spaeth signs Steelers' tender offer | ||||
Steelers re-signed restricted free agent TE Matt Spaeth to a one-year contract. | ||||||
Spaeth hasn't quite developed as the Steelers had hoped when they drafted him in the third round in 2007. He's not on Heath Miller's level as a blocker, and his after-the-catch skills are practically non-existent. He'll back up Miller again in 2010. | ||||||
| Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter | ||||||