Alumni: March 2009 Archives

As reported earlier, Glenn Earl is making a comeback with the Bears. The safety out of Naperville North and Notre Dame signed a one-year deal on Tuesday.

Earl spent the 2007 season on injured reserve and was released by the Texans in August 2008, after being selected by Houston in the fourth round of the 2004 draft. Earl then made 31 starts for the Texans, and secondary is one area where the Bears need a major upgrade.

Justin McCareins understands his role, which is probably why he has stuck in the NFL this long. The unrestricted free agent out of Naperville North completed a one-year deal with Tennessee and is looking for a place to play his ninth season.

His agent told The Tennessean that the Titans could be interested but might wait until after the draft to make a move, and that other teams are beginning to show interest in the 30-year-old wide receiver.

"Justin understands the big dogs are going to eat first,'' agent Cliff Brady said. "He's not looking for $5 million a year. He's not looking for T.O. money...but he wants to play.''