The Chicago Bears continue to make moves ahead of free agency, signing veteran tight end Durham Smythe, as the team continues to strengthen the roster under new head coach Ben Johnson. Smythe is reportedly signing to a one-year deal with Chicago after spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Miami Dolphins.

Tight end Durham Smythe has found a new team. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Smythe is signing a one-year deal with the Bears. Smythe, 29, spent his first seven seasons with the Dolphins before the club released him last month.

The Bears are signing veteran tight end Durham Smythe to a one-year deal Thursday, per NFL Network. Like Bears starter Cole Kmet, Smythe is a Notre Dame alum. He was picked in Round 4 of the 2018 NFL draft by the Dolphins, where he played under future Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who was the wide receivers coach.

The Chicago Bears added to their tight end group on Thursday, reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Durham Smythe. The move to the tight end unit comes after the team released veteran Gerald Everett,

With the signing of tight end Durham Smythe, it appears as the Chicago Bears’ commitment to Cole Kmet is stronger than it was in 2024. The new NFL year is still days away yet Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles has been busy making over the roster.