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Bears agree to terms with LB Brian Iwuh to a one-year deal

By Sun-Times Wire

The Bears have agreed to terms with linebacker Brian Iwuh on a one-year deal, according to a league source.

Iwuh was a special teams ace last season for the Bears, after being a standout for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Iwuh and the return of cornerback Corey Graham and the signing of receiver Sam Hurd bolsters one of the team’s strengths, the special teams.

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