The Bears are signing veteran tight end Durham Smythe to a one-year deal Thursday, per NFL Network. Like Bears starter Cole Kmet, Smythe is a Notre Dame alum. He was picked in Round 4 of the 2018 NFL draft by the Dolphins, where he played under future Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who was the wide receivers coach.

On Thursday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the Chicago Bears will be signing former Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe to a one-year deal. The report also stated that Smythe will be reuniting with Ben Johnson, who was his wide receivers coach during his rookie year with the Dolphins.

The Bears are bringing back a core special teams contributor in Josh Blackwell, who signed a multi-year deal to remain in Chicago.

Tight end Durham Smythe has found a new team. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Smythe is signing a one-year deal with the Bears. Smythe, 29, spent his first seven seasons with the Dolphins before the club released him last month.

The Chicago Bears are adding depth to their tight end room with the signing of former Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's clear that new head coach Ben Johnson has a strong influence in the building of this roster,

Smythe, 29, spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career with the Dolphins after he was selected by the team in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft. He was released by Miami in February to free up about $2.