November 22, 2008 The Bears promoted Brandon Rideau to the active roster, according to the AP.
Our View:With Marty Booker injured and Fred Miller placed on the IR there was room for another receiver.
November 20, 2008 Wideout Brandon Rideau will be promoted from the Bears' practice squad to their active roster, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View:Rideau's height (6-foot-3) is enticing, and he led the NFL in touchdown catches in the preseason with three, but he'll likely be used mostly on special teams and won't have much, if any, fantasy value.
September 1, 2008 Brandon Rideau has cleared waivers with Chicago and has been signed to the practice squad, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He was surprised he was not scooped up by another club and said, "I really did think someone was going to claim me. I thought I proved enough. It's hard. Everybody is trying to cut their rosters down so picking up a guy is tough."
Our View:Rideau led the Bears, and the league, with three touchdown receptions in the preseason. The Bears are thin at receiver and should be pleased he is still available to them if needed.
August 30, 2008 Brandon Rideau was released by the Bears, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View:He led the Bears, as well as the league, with three touchdown receptions in the preseason, but was not enough to lock up a roster spot.
