Bears Add Center Wesley French, Waive DB Brandon Hill in Another Camp Roster Move

The Chicago Bears continued to reshuffle their roster Monday, signing offensive lineman Wesley French and, in the corresponding move, waiving defensive back Brandon Hill. The transaction was described as another roster change prompted by a player being sidelined, a reminder of how quickly training-camp depth charts can shift in the NFL.

French is a center who entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. That detail matters because it frames the move as an addition aimed at offensive line depth, with the Bears bringing in a player whose early pro opportunity came through the same route that often defines rotational linemen’s first NFL years.

Hill, by contrast, was on the Bears’ list only briefly, with the report noting he had been signed on Sunday before being waived in connection with French’s arrival. Waiving a player that quickly typically indicates a short-term need for a roster spot, often created by injuries or changes in who is available for team drills.

Beyond the two names, the bigger point is roster management during camp. Teams frequently carry extra bodies to cover potential absences across the offensive line and in the defensive backfield, then adjust those numbers as soon as a sidelined player returns or as the team decides to move in a different direction for practice reps.

For Chicago, adding French gives the coaching staff another option up front, especially at center, a role that often carries responsibility for line calls and timing. Even when a player is not expected to start, center depth can affect how quickly the unit can respond to day-to-day availability changes.

For Hill, the move underscores how evaluation can turn rapidly once a player is in the mix. Defensive backs may cycle through practice squads or waiver processes depending on how the team balances coverage needs, special teams availability, and who is actually running routes and assignments in the weekly install.

What to watch next is whether the Bears’ roster continues to revolve around the same personnel issue referenced in the report, and whether French and other linemen are given extended looks as camp continues. Another development to monitor is whether Hill clears waivers and returns to a practice-squad role elsewhere, which is common for players with recent camp exposure.