Bears re-signed QB Josh McCown to a one-year contract.

McCown, 34 in July, has completed 58 percent of his 1,113 career passes with a 37:44 TD-to-INT ratio and 13-20 record. Chicago should remain in the market for a No. 2-caliber quarterback. McCown is best suited for a third-string role.

The Bears are expected to re-sign free agent QB Josh McCown if Jay Cutler (concussion) can't play in Week 11.

McCown played in three games for the Bears last season and led them to a win in Week 17. If Cutler is out, he'd back up Jason Campbell against the 49ers next Monday night.

Bears signed QB Josh McCown to a one-year contract.

Signed off the street last November, McCown ended up providing the Bears salvation from the Caleb Hanie disaster, keeping the team in his Week 16 and 17 starts. He had previously not attempted a pass since Week 1 2009. Four months shy of his 33rd birthday, he'll be the Bears' third-string quarterback behind Jay Cutler and Jason Campbell. His re-signing likely indicates the end of Nate Enderle's time in Chicago.