LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears and defensive end Byron Cowart agreed to a one-year contract on Monday.
The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Cowart has played in 36 games and started 14 for New England and Indianapolis. He has 41 tackles and one sack.
The 27-year-old Cowart spent last season on Miami's practice squad.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears and defensive end Byron Cowart agreed to a one-year contract on Monday. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Cowart has played in 36 games and started 14 for New England and Indianapolis. He has 41 tackles and one sack. The 27-year-old Cowart spent last season on Miami's practice squad.

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