The Chicago Bears are re-signing fullback Khari Blasingame, according to his agency, Team IFA.
Blasingame served as the lead blocker for the NFL’s top run game from last season, and it’s a solid signing for general manager Ryan Poles to keep an important part of their offense in place.
Blasingame was signed to a one-year deal last offseason, becoming the first fullback on the team since 2018. He didn’t record a single stat for Chicago, but he was a key component to the success of the Bears’ rushing attack. Blasingame helped open up holes for David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, and he was a big reason why Chicago averaged over 150 rushing yards per game and found sustained success on the ground all year.
Our guy is staying in Chicago! @KhariBlasingame and the @ChicagoBears have agreed to a two-year extension. Congrats, Khari 🙌 pic.twitter.com/NRiBilcrcv
— Team IFA (@TeamIFA) March 9, 2023
Blasingame joins Herbert and Trestan Ebner in the running backs room, where the fate of Montgomery — who’s set to hit free agency — remains in question.
