At the end of October, in a game against the New Orleans Saints, Bears tight end Zach Miller dislocated his knee in what appeared to be a season-and possible career ending injury. The injury occurred during what appeared to be a touchdown by Miller, but was later overturned-one of the most contested rulings of the season. Miller was in the hospital for a week in New Orleans, and was later transported to a hospital in the Chicago area. After almost a month of hospitalization, Miller was released in late November, while his teammates were wrapping up their 5-11 season.
On June 4th, the Bears signed Miller, a free agent, to a one-year deal. The next day, the team put Miller on the reserve/PUP list, meaning that he will not see playing time in the 2018-2019 season, but will receive the veteran minimum salary (a little under half a million) without stepping foot onto the field. This was a class move by the Bears, and Miller has stepped up to his new role within the team, saying that he will work with the tight ends throughout the season while actively trying to recover to a point where he can return to playing.
In a business often clad with cut-throat, “it’s just business” moves, the Bears decision to re-sign Miller was disruptive in the best way possible.
