| Tue Apr 2 2013 | 10:44 | Matt Toeaina may need another cleanout | ||||
Free agent DT Matt Toeaina said he might need another procedure on his right knee. | ||||||
Toeaina underwent a scope a two days after Christmas, but he still isn't right. The former sixth-round pick has played in all 16 games just once in his five-year career. Toeaina will have to prove his health before latching on elsewhere. | ||||||
| Source: Chicago Sun-Times | ||||||
| Wed Mar 13 2013 | 12:11 | Bears are parting ways with Matt Toeaina | ||||
Bears released DT Matt Toeaina. | ||||||
Toeaina was set to make $760,000 in 2013 base salary, $290,000 in roster bonuses and a $75,000 workout bonus. That's too much for a bit player who played in just three games last year due to a knee injury. He reportedly declined a pay cut. | ||||||
| Source: Sean Jensen on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Dec 17 2012 | 18:22 | Bears place DT Toeaina on injured reserve | ||||
Bears placed DT Matt Toeaina (knee) on season-ending injured reserve and promoted OT Cory Brandon from the practice squad. | ||||||
Toeaina appeared in just three games this season and registered four tackles. After being the starting nose tackle in 2011, he fell behind Stepen Paea and Nate Collins on the depth chart this season. Toeaina is signed for $760,000 in 2013. Brandon has never appeared in an NFL game after entering the league in 2011 out of Oklahoma. | ||||||
| Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Oct 12 2011 | 15:24 | Bears DT Toeania out 'a couple of weeks' | ||||
Bears DT Matt Toeaina is expected to miss "a couple of weeks" after an MRI revealed a sprained MCL in his knee. | ||||||
The Bears' starting nose tackle, Toeania will be replaced by Anthony Adams next to "three-technique" Henry Melton. Adams is better against the run, anyway, so we wouldn't expect a noticeable difference on Chicago's interior. | ||||||
| Source: Chicago Sun Times | ||||||
| Tue Oct 11 2011 | 16:25 | Toeaina to undergo MRI on knee | ||||
Bears NT Matt Toeaina will undergo an MRI after suffering a sprained knee late in Monday night's game. | ||||||
The Bears are also waiting to see how serious Julius Peppers' knee injury is after he left the locker room limping. Anthony Adams would fill in if Toeania misses this week's game against the Vikings. | ||||||
| Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Dec 27 2010 | 15:29 | Bears sign DT Toeaina | ||||
Bears signed DT Matt Toeaina to a three-year, $6 million extension through 2013. The deal includes $2 million guaranteed. | ||||||
Toeania became a key cog in Chicago's front four rotation this season, and was due for restricted free agency in 2011. A 28-year-old former sixth-round pick, Toeaina racked up season highs in tackles (23) and sacks (2) while playing 33-38 snaps per game. He's now under contract through his age-31 season. | ||||||
| Source: Sean Jensen on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Sep 27 2010 | 19:44 | Matt Toeaina draws start in Harris' absence | ||||
Bears DT Matt Toeaina will start in place of Tommie Harris on Monday night. | ||||||
Toeania was a sixth-round pick of the Bengals in 2007, and has only seven career tackles. Toeaina has impressed those around the Bears thus far, and has a great opportunity to make a name for himself. | ||||||