Bears re-sign WR/KR Deonte Thompson to 1-year deal

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) reacts with Deonte Thompson (14) against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have re-signed receiver and kickoff returner Deonte Thompson to a one-year contract.

He had 22 receptions for 249 yards and finished second in the NFL with 804 kickoff return yards last season.

Thompson has 39 receptions for 477 yards and 71 kickoff returns for 1,803 yards in five seasons with Baltimore Ravens (2012-13), Buffalo Bills (2014) and Bears (2015-16).

The Bears announced the move on Thursday.

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