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NFC North News: Bears LB Matthew Adams Arrested

The Chicago Bears' newest linebacker was arrested on Thursday.

John Maakaron

Linebacker Matthew Adams, who signed with the Chicago Bears this past offseason, was reportedly arrested on Thursday, according to TMZ Sports.

Prior to joining his new team, Adams was a member of the Indianapolis Colts for the past four seasons. 

He decided to follow his former defensive coordinator, Matt Eberflus, who is currently serving as the head coach of the Bears. 

According to TMZ Sports, "We're told Adams -- who signed a 1-year deal with the Bears in April -- was questioned by cops around 6:45 PM after he was spotted near a Jeep that was reported stolen. Adams allegedly claimed to have bought the car ... but when cops searched the vehicle, they found a loaded handgun in the center console and an extended mag in the trunk."

The 26-year-old was reportedly booked on misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon, carrying/possessing a firearm and received a citation for having a high-capacity magazine and metal piercing bullets.

TMZ Sports noted, "We're told Adams had a permit for the gun, but it was NOT issued by the state of Illinois."

Adams is next due in court this August.

The owner of the vehicle is not pressing charges at this time. 

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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!

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