Bears sign 6 rookies, waive 6 players

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(670 The Score) The Bears on Monday signed six players who had tryouts in rookie minicamp and waived six players from the roster.

The Bears signed linebacker Christian Albright (Ball State), safety Jon Alexander (Charlotte), long snapper Antonio Ortiz (TCU), defensive end Carson Taylor (Northern Arizona), safety A.J. Thomas (Western Michigan) and running back De'Montre Tuggle (Ohio).

The team released outside Ledarius Mack, running back Master Teague, receiver Landon Lenoir, receiver Savon Scarver, linebacker Jaylan Alexander and safety Amari Carter.

The 25-year-old Mack, who's the younger brother of Chargers star pass rusher Khalil Mack, was the lone non-rookie waived. He played in three games last season, recording three tackles.

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