Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested Thursday evening in Chicago on a misdemeanor cost of illegal firearm possession, based on police. He additionally was cited for having high-capacity magazines and metal-piercing bullets, a violation of metropolis code.
Police mentioned Adams was arrested at roughly 6:46 p.m. within the 200 block of North Garland Court within the Loop. The magazines have been discovered throughout a search of his automotive, and the weapon additionally was recovered, based on police.
His courtroom date is ready for Aug. 24.
The Bears acknowledged the arrest in a press release.
“Earlier this morning, we were made aware of an incident involving the arrest of Bears linebacker Matthew Adams,” the group mentioned. “We are in the process of gathering more information. We will refrain from making any further comment at this time.”
The Bears signed Adams, 26, to a one-year contract in April. He’s a four-year NFL veteran who beforehand performed below coach Matt Eberflus with the Indianapolis Colts.
Adams is the second new Bears participant to be arrested this offseason. Wide receiver Byron Pringle was arrested for reckless driving for suspicion of doing a doughnut on a street and driving on a suspended license. He pleaded not responsible to the costs and is awaiting a pretrial listening to.
The Bears are on a six-week summer time break after wrapping up veteran minicamp final week. In a message to the group earlier than they broke camp, Eberflus mentioned he instructed his gamers to be ready mentally and bodily for coaching camp — and in addition to be secure through the time without work.
“Be careful who you hang around and be mindful of that and where you are and to be safe during the vacation,” he mentioned.
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