Bryce Callahan

Bryce Callahan
No. 37 – Chicago Bears
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1991-10-23) October 23, 1991
Moscow, Idaho
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: Cypress Woods
(Cypress, Texas)
College: Rice
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2018
Total tackles: 88
Sacks: 2.0
Forced fumbles: 1
Pass deflections: 16
Interceptions: 3
Total touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Bryce Jordan Callahan (born October 23, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League and son of Heide Benton and Stephen Williams. He played college football at Rice University. Callahan signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

Early years

Callahan attended Cypress Woods High School where he played football. Callahan was named to the 5A All State First-team and Dave Campbell's Texas Football's 2009 All-Texas High School team.

Professional career

On May 2, 2015, Callahan signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL Draft.[1] He made his NFL debut on September 13 against the Green Bay Packers.[2] On September 22, the Bears waived Callahan.[3] On September 24, the Bears re-signed Callahan for the practice squad.[4] On October 20, he was promoted to the active roster.[5] On November 9, Callahan recorded his first career pass deflection against the San Diego Chargers. On January 3, 2016, Callahan recorded his first career sack against the Detroit Lions.[6] He finished his rookie season with three starts in nine games, notching 21 tackles, four pass breakups, and a sack. He also fielded a punt return for 34 yards.[7]

On September 19, 2016, in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Callahan made a diving play to deflect a touchdown pass from quarterback Carson Wentz to tight end Brent Celek.[8] On October 9, he made a career-high six tackles but left early due to a hamstring injury against the Indianapolis Colts.[9] On December 11, Callahan broke up a career high two passes against the Detroit Lions.[10] He finished his second season with ten starts in eleven games, recording 32 tackles and five pass breakups. He returned two kicks and one punt, gaining a combined 20 yards.

On March 6, 2017, Callahan re-signed with the Bears.[11] On September 24, he grabbed his second career sack and his first career forced fumble, bringing down Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger and knocking the football free.[12] On October 15, Callahan grabbed his first career interception, picking off Baltimore Ravens' Joe Flacco and returning it 52 yards.[13] He grabbed his second interception off DeShone Kizer of the Cleveland Browns on December 24.[14] On December 31, Callahan returned a punt on a trick play 59 yards for a touchdown in the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.[15] His third season ended with six starts in twelve games, recording 25 tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions, and a sack.

On March 12, 2018, the Bears placed a tender on Callahan with the right of first refusal.[16] On April 17, he signed a one-year deal worth $1.3 million.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Flannery, Mike. "Chicago Bears Sign CB Bryce Callahan". beargoggleson.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ Woodrum, Woody (September 17, 2015). "Opening Day NFL Rosters have 79 C-USA, including 7 MU players". herdinsider.com. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  3. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 22, 2015). "Bears promote Fales to active roster". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  4. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 24, 2015). "Gase: Long 'making strides every week'". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  5. ↑ Mayer, Larry (October 20, 2015). "Focus on self-scouting, rest during bye". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  6. ↑ "Lions vs. Bears - Box Score - January 3, 2016 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  7. ↑ Householder, Sam (December 7, 2015). "Bears can't close: Five takeaways from 49ers game". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  8. ↑ Wiederer, Dan. "Mounting troubles obvious after Bears start 0-2". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Eurich, Matt (October 9, 2016). "Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan questionable to return". 247 Sports. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  10. ↑ Mayer, Larry (December 11, 2016). "Bears fall short to Lions 20-17". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  11. ↑ Alper, Josh (March 6, 2017). "Bears re-sign Daniel Brown, tender Josh Bellamy and Bryce Callahan". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  12. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 24, 2017). "2-Minute Drill: Defense shines in OT win over Steelers". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  13. ↑ Kaberon, Eli (October 15, 2017). "Inside Slant: Opportunistic defense fuels Bears in OT win". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  14. ↑ Mayer, Larry (December 24, 2017). "Game Recap: Bears batter Browns 20-3". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  15. ↑ Mayer, Larry (December 31, 2017). "Game Recap: Bears lose season finale to Vikings 23-10". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  16. ↑ Wiltfong Jr, Lester (March 12, 2018). "The Bears will tender restricted free agent Bryce Callahan". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  17. ↑ Zeglinski, Robert (April 17, 2018). "Bears re-sign Bryce Callahan to one-year deal". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
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