Indianapolis Colts sign former Chicago Bears TE Trey Burton

Matt Becker

Indianapolis Colts sign former Chicago Bears TE Trey Burton image

Tight end Trey Burton has agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts, according to the player's agency.

Burton was released by the Chicago Bears last Friday just two years into a four-year, $32 million deal.

He had career highs of 54 receptions, 569 yards and six touchdowns in his first season with the Bears, but was limited to just eight games last season before being placed on Injured Reserve with a groin injury. 

He finished 2019 with 14 catches for 84 yards and one TD. 

Burton spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and famously threw a 'Philly Special' touchdown to quarterback Nick Foles in their Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots. 

Former Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich is the Colts' head coach.

Matt Becker