Lions QB Tim Boyle Signs with Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears have poached one of the Detroit Lions' quarterbacks.

John Maakaron | Nov 30, 2022

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The Chicago Bears have poached a quarterback from their NFC North rival.

According to reports, Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle has been signed off of the practice squad.

After a rough stretch during training camp, Boyle was relegated to the team's practice squad this season, and will now join the Bears' active roster.

Both Boyle and David Blough did not make the team's 53-man active roster, after subpar training camp performances.

The team also intended to bring back Blough, but he instead chose to play with the Minnesota Vikings, joining their practice squad at the beginning of the 2022 season.

After beginning his NFL career with Green Bay, Boyle signed to play in Detroit in 2021.

His first season in Motown saw the aspiring starting quarterback start three games in relief of an injured Jared Goff.

Unfortunately, his performances left a lot to be desired, as he completed 61-of-94 passes (64.9%) for 526 yards. He only tossed three touchdowns, against six interceptions.

The 28-year-old signal-caller worked with current Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy in Green Bay.

In the offseason, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes gave Boyle a one-year, $2 million contract extension, with $1.75 million in guaranteed monies.

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Published Nov 30, 2022

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!