Kevin Peterson Re-Released from the Chicago Bears, Michael Hunter Joins Giants Practice Squad

Former Oklahoma State cornerback Kevin Peterson has been released just days after being released and re-signed with the Chicago Bears.

#Bears informed CB Kevin Peterson he will be placed on waivers. He talked about his wild week in Thought No. 6 here. https://t.co/1al6ZD7oMC

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) September 2, 2016

Peterson was released last Tuesday but was re-signed for the Bears’ preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns, according to The Oklahoman. Brad Briggs reported the next day that Peterson was released again to make room for corner K’Waun Williams. The Bears’ transaction sheet lists that Peterson was one of 12 players officially released on Sept. 3.

In other news, former Oklahoma State cornerback Michael Hunter has signed with the New York Giants’ practice squad.

CB Michael Hunter has signed with the Giants practice squad, per source.

— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) September 4, 2016

Hunter, who played for the Cowboys after transferring from Indiana, signed with he Giants as an undrafted free agent in May. Hunter was one of ten players recently signed to the practice squad. He is officially listed on the practice squad on the Giants’ website.

The Giants have concluded their preseason and will open their regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 11.