Before entering the NFL, Kareem spent his college career with Notre Dame, where he finished with a total of 108 tackles and 13 sacks.
Kareem was then drafted by the Bengals as 5th round draft pick in 2020, and was a member of the squad until being waived during the 2022 season.
About a month after he was released by the Bengals, Kareem signed with the Colts as a practice squad member, until being cut about a year later, as he was waived recently.
During the preseason, he was a member of the Colts, and showcased his talent in the teams win against the Bears.
In the win, Kareem had 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, 2 QB hits, and and 5 tackles against the Bears. The Bears front office clearly liked what they saw, so once he was waived, they claimed him.
Welcome to the Bears!
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30 AOUT | 45 ANSWERS New Signing: Bears have Claimed DE Khalid Kareem, after Showcasing Impressive Talent during the Preseason with the Colts are you happy that the bears Claimed DE Khalid Kareem? | ||
Yes | 31 | 68.9 % |
No | 14 | 31.1 % |
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