LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Released by New England, Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Bears.
Meriweather says he has “a lot of respect” for the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick and was not stunned that they released him Saturday, even though he was coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons.
He agreed to a one-year deal with Chicago a day later, joining a team that won the NFC North at 11-5 and advanced to the conference championship game.
He says the Bears are “a first-class organization.” He hopes to be ready for the opener against Atlanta on Sunday and sidestepped the question when asked if he expects to move into a starting role at some point.
