4:06 PM - Stephen Carlson (Chi) Bears elevated Carlson to their active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

3:35 PM - Stephen Carlson (Chi) (coach's decision) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

2:27 PM - Stephen Carlson (Chi) Bears have signed Carlson to their active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 1 showdown against the Packers, Chris Emma of 670Score.com reports.

3:55 PM - Stephen Carlson (Chi) agreed to a one-year contract with Chicago on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.