Impact Horsted was waived with a failed physical designation Wednesday, but he'll remain with the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The nature of his injury still isn't clear.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
JESPER HORSTED
Reverts to PUP list Horsted (undisclosed) reverted to the reserve/PUP list Thursday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Cut with failed physical The Bears waived Horsted (undisclosed) with a failed physical designation Wednesday.
Impact Horsted appeared in seven games for Chicago last season and caught two of three targets for 21 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears tendered him a contract for 2022 but have now opted to part ways with him.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears add depth at wide receiver by signing Dante Pettis
The Chicago Bears added depth at wide receiver, agreeing to a deal with free agent Dante PettisMAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jesper Horsted Waived Due to Failed Physical The Bears brought a new tight end onto the roster after waiving veteran tight end Jesper Horsted due to a failed physical.
MAY 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Inks tender with Bears Horstead signed a one-year contract as an exclusive-rights free agent with the Bears on Tuesday, Brendan Sugrue of USA Today reports.
Impact Horsted was tendered by Chicago back in March, and he will now officially return to the team. The depth tight end mostly contributed on special teams last season, handling just six offensive snaps in seven appearances.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tendered one-year deal Horsted was tendered a one-year contract by the Bears on Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Impact Horsted appeared in seven games for the Bears last season, seeing just six offensive snaps, but he caught two of his three targets for 21 yards and two touchdowns. The 25 year-old has spent two seasons with the Bears after going undrafted out of Princeton. With fellow tight ends Jimmy Graham and Jesse James set to become free agents, Horsted has an opportunity to earn a larger role next season.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears free-agent tracker: Sam Mustipher and Jesper Horsted among 3 players tendered exclusive-rights contracts As Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles prepares to rework the roster in his second month on the job, the Tribune will track all of the...
MARCH 9, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty
The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears to finish the seasonJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves to injured reserve Chicago placed Horsted on injured reserve Wednesday with an unspecified injury.
Impact Horsted was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, but he's apparently still dealing with an unrelated issue. The depth tight end appeared in seven games during 2021 and caught two passes for 21 yards, both of which went for touchdowns.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Fishbain: The Bears activated TE Jesper Horsted and LB... - The Athletic The Bears activated TE Jesper Horsted and LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe off the reserve/COVID-19 list. They now have zero players on that list as they...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Removed from COVID-19 list The Bears activated Horsted (illness) off the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Impact Horstead tested positive for the virus and has been sidelined since Dec. 22. The backup tight end has yet to play over two offensive snaps in a game this season, so his return to the active roster shouldn't impact the Bears' offensive game plan.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on COVID-19 list Horsted (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Horsted, who caught a 19-yard touchdown on the last play of Monday's loss to the Vikings, is the latest Bears player to land in COVID-19 protocols. It's unclear how long he may be sidelined, but J.P. Holtz would likely be the primary beneficiary of Horsted's potential absence.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jesper Horsted cashes in leaping TD to pull Bears within 8 to end game Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a touchdown pass to tight end Jesper Horsted.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM
Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9
Kirk Cousins threw for two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts second touchdown of season Horsted caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Impact With the game out of hand and the clock winding down, the Bears had many of their backups on the field, which led to Horsted catching a touchdown pass on his only target as time expired. He's certainly been efficient this year, as he's caught two of his three targets, with both of his receptions coming in the end zone. It's unlikely he'll have enough of a role in the offense to be considered in the fantasy playoffs.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases
The NFL has updated its protocols in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league, and it is pushing booster shots as the most effective protection against the coron...DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy scratch for Week 11 Horstead (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest with the Ravens.
Impact Horstead has mostly operated on special teams this year, so his absence shouldn't affect the Bears' offensive rotations. J.P. Holtz will likely fill in for Horstead on special teams, while Jesse James operates as the backup to Cole Kmet and Jimmy Graham.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Jahns: Bears inactives vs. Ravens: Eddie Jackson... - The Athletic Bears inactives vs. Ravens: Eddie Jackson Damien Williams Nick Foles Allen Robinson Artie Burns Jesper Horsted Akiem Hicks The big news: QB...
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Targeted once in loss Horsted failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Aside from a two-yard touchdown reception two weeks ago, Horsted doesn't have another catch on the year, and unless he moves up the Chicago depth chart, it's unlikely he'll have much fantasy value.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bears defense, running attack back up Justin Fields
Justin Fields continues to try to learn the ropes as the Chicago Bears starting quarterback and it never hurts to have someone to lean on while this process continuesOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jesper Horsted: 'You have to be ready when it comes' ' Press Conference Tight end Jesper Horsted addresses the media following the Chicago Bears' 20-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
First reception since 2019 Horsted caught a two-yard touchdown pass in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Impact Horsted functioned as the Bears' third tight end with Jesse James (personal) and J.P. Holtz (quadriceps) sitting this game out. It's unlikely that Horsted will see more than a handful of targets this season unless his situation changes drastically.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fields throws 1st TD pass, Bears' defense dominates in Vegas
Justin Fields threw his first career touchdown pass, and the Chicago Bears’ defense largely shut down the Las Vegas Raiders’ high-powered offense in a 20-9 victoryOCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Fields fires TD strike to Jesper Horsted TE Jesper Horsted hauls in a Justin Fields throw to record his first touchdown since 2019 and give the Bears the lead.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Active in Week 5 Horsted (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Horsted was questionable for the contest with a knee injury even after logging full practices throughout the week. Typically buried on the depth chart, Horsted will serve as the team's third tight end with both Jesse James (personal) and J.P. Holtz (quadriceps) ruled out.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
