Former fan favorite Bears Center, Inks Free Agent Deal with New team
Former Chicago Bears center Sam Mustipher is set to join the Denver Broncos after the team officially announced the signing of Mustipher to a one-year contract on Thursday.
The move comes as the Broncos seek to fill the void left by Lloyd Cushenberry III, who departed for the Tennessee Titans on a four-year deal earlier this offseason. With Mustipher boasting the most extensive experience among the centers currently on the Broncos' roster, he is poised to compete strongly for the starting role.
Competing alongside Mustipher for the pivotal center position are Alex Forsyth and Luke Wattenberg. Forsyth, a seventh-round pick in last year's draft, didn't see any playing time in his rookie season. Meanwhile, Wattenberg, drafted in the fifth round in 2022, has limited experience, with just 128 snaps on offense and one start at left guard to his name. Contrastingly, Mustipher brings a wealth of experience, having started 40 out of 43 games at center for the Bears from 2020 to 2022. Last season, he made appearances in nine games for the Ravens, with two starts at center.
Mustipher's journey to this point has been marked by determination and resilience. After joining the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2019, he spent his rookie season on the practice squad before making his NFL debut in Week 6 of the 2020 season on special teams. Quickly thrust into the spotlight due to injury, Mustipher seized the opportunity, earning a starting role just a week later�a position he held for much of his tenure with the Bears. Despite facing minor setbacks, including injury-related absences and a brief benching in 2022, Mustipher's consistent performance solidified his reputation as a dependable presence on the field.
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| Yes | 20 | 21.1 % |
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