Tommy Sweeney

Chicago Bears
Tight End #89

Tommy Sweeney News

Tommy Sweeney Signs With Bears

Free-agent tight end Tommy Sweeney signed an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after a tryout at their rookie minicamp, according to a source. Sweeney was with the New York Giants most of last year but sat out after he collapsed and had a "medical event" on the practice field. The 28-year-old was originally drafted in the seventh round (228th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 2019 out of Boston College. All three of his NFL seasons came with Buffalo, and Sweeney has caught a total of 18 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown on 26 targets in just 24 games played (four starts). Sweeney will be competing for a roster spot in training camp this summer among a tight end group in Chicago that already includes Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett, Stephen Carlson and rookie Brenden Bates.

May 12, 2024 11:08 AM EST

Sitting out again Week 16

Sweeney (coach's decision) has been deemed inactive for Saturday's game against the Bears.

Dec 24, 2022 9:32 AM EST

Sees season-high 23 snaps

Sweeney went without a target while he was on the field for 23 of the Bills' 56 offensive snaps in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Steelers.

Oct 10, 2022 11:57 AM EST

Indirect promotion

Sweeney's teammate O.J. Howard was released by the Bills on Tuesday.

Aug 30, 2022 10:11 AM EST

Finishes preseason strong

Sweeney caught both of his targets for 36 yards during Friday's preseason loss against the Panthers.

Aug 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST

Back at practice

Sweeney (undisclosed) was participating at minicamp Wednesday, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.

Jun 15, 2022 9:30 PM EST

Sidelined with injury

Sweeney (undisclosed) did not participate in Tuesday's training session, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Jun 7, 2022 10:57 AM EST

Path to targets gets murkier

Sweeney appears to be the No. 3 tight end on the depth chart following Buffalo's signing of O.J. Howard this week.

Mar 18, 2022 9:19 PM EST

Maintains clear-cut backup role

Sweeney played in 13 games during the 2021 regular season, catching nine of 12 targets for 44 yards and one touchdown.

Feb 9, 2022 6:18 PM EST

To sit against Pats

Sweeney appears to be a healthy scratch Week 16 against New England.

Dec 26, 2021 8:44 AM EST

Will play Sunday

Sweeny (hip) will play Sunday against the Panthers.

Dec 17, 2021 2:04 PM EST

Ruled out for Week 14

Sweeney (hip) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 10, 2021 7:56 AM EST

Misses practice with hip issue

Sweeney didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Dec 9, 2021 10:36 AM EST

Low production in second start

Sweeney caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Jaguars.

Nov 8, 2021 9:33 PM EST

Another start awaits

Sweeney is expected to make a second straight start Sunday against the Jaguars after head coach Sean McDermott ruled out No. 1 tight end Dawson Knox (hand) for the contest, Chris Jenkins of the Bills' official site reports.

Nov 5, 2021 10:42 AM EST