Craig Steltz

The Bears brought back safety Craig Steltz on a two-year deal. Steltz is the fifth Bears player who re-signed with the team since free agency opened on Monday. Steltz’s deal according to ESPN Chicago is worth $1.64 million for two seasons. That’s a pretty cheap deal for a guy who contributes a lot to the team. The four-year pro started the final four games of the season, totaling 48 tackles, 1.0 sack and two forced fumbles. He is very solid at stopping the run and usually is the safety who...Read Full Story

The Bears have re-signed yet another player, as safety Craig Steltz has agreed to a two-year contract worth $1.64 million with the team. The contract contains escalators in the first year of the deal which could make it more lucrative, according to a source familiar with the situation. Steltz finished the regular season on a high note, starting the final four games of 2011 to finish ninth on the team with 48 total tackles. The 2008 fourth-round pick also forced a pair of fumbles and...Read Full Story

Craig Steltz racked up a career high 10 tackles on Sunday, when he came into replace Major Wright. Wright was lost for the day with a shoulder sprain and it seems like after almost two seasons, he is injury prone. Steltz came in and did a solid job of replacing Wright. He made a mistake before the half of not boxing out RB/WR Dexter McCluster on the Hail Mary pass. It was a big mistake looking back on the game, but he did a solid job on defense the rest of the day. One key tackle he made...Read Full Story

With Major Wright doubtful with a head/neck injury and veteran Chris Harris likely a game-time decision after being limited in practice, Craig Steltz and Brandon Meriweather look to be the starting safeties for the Bears. Harris missed last week’s game against the Saints because of an hamstring injury. He has been testing it this week in practice and is questionable for Sunday. He knows how important this game against the Packers is, so don’t be shocked if he is out there come Sunday. Even if...Read Full Story

According to multiple reports, the Bears have re-signed safety Craig Steltz to a 2-year contract. He will earn 1.64 million on the contract. Also, Steltz can earn more money on the first year depending on his playing time. Steltz will join other safeties Chris Conte and Major Wright. He could join another safety depending on if the Bears sign and/or draft one. Craig Steltz opened eyes last year with his good and hard play on the field. Steltz, whom is 26 years old was drafted by the Bears in...Read Full Story