Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested Thursday evening in Chicago on a misdemeanor cost of illegal firearm possession, in response to police. He additionally was cited for having high-capacity magazines and metal-piercing bullets, a violation of metropolis code.
Police stated Adams was arrested at roughly 6:46 p.m. within the 200 block of North Garland Court within the Loop. The magazines had been discovered throughout a search of his automotive, and the weapon additionally was recovered, in response to police.
He has a courtroom date set for Aug. 24.
The Bears acknowledged the arrest in an announcement.
“Earlier this morning, we were made aware of an incident involving the arrest of Bears linebacker Matthew Adams,” the staff stated. “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 beneath 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 highway 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 season break after wrapping up veteran minicamp final week. In a message to the staff earlier than they broke camp, Eberflus stated he informed his gamers to be ready mentally and bodily for coaching camp — and in addition to be secure throughout the break day.
“Be careful who you hang around and be mindful of that and where you are and to be safe during the vacation,” he stated.
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