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Blackwell has 22 special teams tackles over
three years in Chicago. He ended last season on a memorable
note, becoming the first Bears player since 2021 to return a
punt for a touchdown when he ran one back 94 yards on a trick
play in the finale at Green Bay.
With DJ Moore acting as though he was preparing to catch the
punt near Green Bay’s sideline in the first quarter, Blackwell
actually got the ball while his back was toward the line of
scrimmage, way over on the other end of the field. Most of the
Packers players in coverage converged on Moore and other Bears
players, creating a clear lane for Blackwell on the return,
which helped Chicago finish the season with a 24-22 win after
losing 10 in a row.
Blackwell, also a cornerback, entered the NFL as an undrafted
free agent with Philadelphia in 2022. He played at Duke from
2017 to 2021.
Ogbongbemiga had a career-high 11 special teams tackles for
Chicago last season after playing his first three years with the
Los Angeles Chargers. A linebacker, he has 27 career tackles on
defense.
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