Bears Sign Rookie RB Josh Rounds

By Chris Emma--

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (CBS) -- The Bears have signed rookie running back Josh Rounds to the roster, the team officially announced after practice Thursday. Rookie running back Joel Bouagnon was waived in a corresponding move.

Rounds rushed for 1,168 yards in four years at Tulane, going for 758 yards on the ground and averaging 6.1 yards per carry as a senior.

By adding Rounds, the Bears have made their first roster addition since reporting to training camp a week ago. The Bears' depth chart at running back, led by Jordan Howard, includes steady competition between Jeremy Langford, Tarik Cohen, Benny Cunningham and Ka'Deem Carey.

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