Nikola Kalinic

29-Year-Old Tight EndTE
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Bears in January of 2026.
Staying in Chicago
TEChicago Bears
January 20, 2026
The Bears signed Kalinic to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
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Kalinic joined the Bears' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Falcons' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to Chicago's active roster four times, including in each of the Bears' two playoff games, though he did not record a target. Kalinic will be a part of the Bears' 90-man roster for the offseason and will be eligible to participate in OTAs and minicamp.
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442 routes   55 targets
47%
70 routes   17 targets
20%
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Shifts back to practice squad
TEFree Agent
January 19, 2026
The Bears reverted Kalinic to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Elevated from practice squad
TEChicago Bears
January 17, 2026
The Bears elevated Kalinic from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Rams.
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Goes back to practice squad
TEFree Agent
January 12, 2026
Kalinic reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Suiting up for wild-card contest
TEChicago Bears
January 10, 2026
Kalinic was elevated from the Bears' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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Back to Bears' practice squad
TEChicago Bears
January 5, 2026
Kalinic reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the league's transaction log.
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