Wayne Matthews II is listed at LB on the Chicago Bears roster checked September 20, 2026. The official source lists the roster status as Practice squad (DEV).
The details below are dated roster facts. Roster status, practice participation, and game-day availability are different; this profile does not turn one into another.
Current roster identity is not yet resolved. This does not establish a release, trade, retirement or injury.
| Observation window | Record date | Team | Roster status | Effective date | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dated observation | Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 am EDT Observed | Chicago Bears | Practice squad | Not supplied | Dated roster |
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Atlanta wants to see its quarterback practice before deciding on Sunday, but Monday's reports point to Penix having a real chance to face Chicago.
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