North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) celebrates in front of N.C. State’s Tyler Baker-Williams (13) after a nine-yard gain in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Current Chicago Bears rookie and former UNC wide receiver Dazz Newsome suffered a broken collarbone during the Bears’ practice on Tuesday, and is expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing surgery on Thursday.

Newsome was selected by Chicago in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft (221st overall) after a prolific career at UNC in which he caught 188 passes for 2,435 yards and 18 touchdowns.

He finished his career in Chapel Hill ranked third all-time in receptions, fifth in receiving yardage and seventh in touchdown catches.

In addition, the versatile Newsome rushed the ball 20 times for 178 yards and two scores — while also averaging 11.1 yards per punt return, including a touchdown as a sophomore in 2018.

With Allen Robinson as the only top-flight NFL receiver on the Bears current roster, Newsome will have a chance to compete for playing time as a rookie against the team’s current veterans Darnell Mooney, Damiere Byrd and Anthony Miller.

 

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

Related Stories
‹
Dazz Newsome Taken in Sixth Round of NFL Draft by Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears used the 221st overall pick of the NFL Draft in the sixth round to select UNC senior wide receiver Dazz Newsome, the fifth and final Tar Heel drafted this year. Newsome caught at least 18 passes in all four years with the Tar Heels, including catching a career-high 72 passes for 1,018 […]
Chicago Bears to Start Mitchell Trubisky at Quarterback in Season Opener
It appears the Mitchell Trubisky era in Chicago isn’t over yet, as ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported Friday that the Bears have opted to start Trubisky in the team’s season opener next Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Trubisky has been Chicago’s primary starter for each of the last three seasons after being selected with […]
Julius Peppers Selected to NFL All-Decade Team for 2010's
One of the greatest players to ever put on a UNC football jersey–defensive end Julius Peppers–earned yet another prestigious honor to his career full of them on Monday, when he was selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2010’s. Peppers, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers–finished […]
Former UNC Standout Robert Quinn Signs Big Contract With Chicago Bears
While the vast majority of the sports world remains shut down due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, NFL free agency has taken center stage–with a former Tar Heel standout cashing in big on Tuesday. Defensive lineman Robert Quinn accepted a five-year deal worth up to $70 million from the Chicago Bears, with reports […]
Mitchell Trubisky Won't Need Surgery for Dislocated Shoulder
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday that Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky–the No. 2 overall draft pick from UNC back in 2016–will not need surgery following a shoulder injury suffered in his team’s 16-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Trubisky does have a dislocated left shoulder and a slight labrum tear, suffered when he […]
Mitchell Trubisky Leaves Chicago Bears Victory Over Minnesota Vikings With Shoulder Injury
Chicago Bears quarterback–and former UNC standout–Mitchell Trubisky was forced to leave Sunday’s 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter due to an apparent shoulder injury. On just the Bears sixth offensive play of the game, Trubisky was sacked by Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter for a 10-yard loss. Trubisky fell hard on […]
Former UNC QB the Most Popular Bet for NFL MVP
Former UNC football QB Mitchell Trubisky is the most popular bet to win the 2019 NFL MVP, according to Caesar’s Palace. The No. 2 overall pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft, Trubisky had a breakout sophomore season. He threw for 3,223 yards and 24 touchdowns while leading the Bears to a […]
Julius Peppers Announces Retirement Following 17-Year NFL Career
After spending the last 17 seasons as one of the most feared pass rushers in the NFL, former Tar Heel star Julius Peppers announced Friday that he will be retiring. The No. 2 overall pick of the 2002 draft coming out of UNC, Peppers ends his career with 159.5 sacks–a number good enough for fourth […]
Eric Ebron Scores a Touchdown in Pro Bowl, Helps AFC Defeat NFC 26-7
Former UNC star tight end Eric Ebron–now a member of the Indianapolis Colts–scored the game-opening touchdown Sunday in the NFL’s Pro Bowl, and was on the winning side in a 26-7 victory by the AFC over the NFC. Ebron caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the first quarter. […]
Mitch Trubisky Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Fresh off one of the most complete performances of his young NFL career, former UNC quarterback–and current Chicago Bear–Mitch Trubisky was recognized Wednesday as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. During the Bears’ 34-22 win over the Detroit Lions this past Sunday, Trubisky completed 23 of his 30 pass attempts for a career-high 355 […]
›