The Bears placed Large (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports general manager Ryan Poles stated the Bears will "remain flexible" on both Large and safety Coby Bryant (knee) as they manage their injuries. Large must spend at least four regular-season games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the team's 53-man roster, though it's possible he works out an injury settlement with the team between now and Week 5. The status of the tight end's injury still remains unclear, so it is uncertain if he will need longer to recover.
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Bears' Hayden Large: Headed to Chicago
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The Bears signed Large as an undrafted free agent Friday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Large played three years at Dordt before transferring to Iowa for his remaining three collegiate seasons. The tight end logged eight starts among his 12 appearances in 2025, gathering eight receptions for 52 receiving yards. The 24-year-old has minimal upside as a pass catcher, but he brings a reputation as a superior run blocker. If his physicality holds up against NFL defenders, Large could carve out a depth role on a Bears team that prioritized a physical run game in 2025.
