Mitch Unrein

Mitch Unrein (born March 25, 1987) is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Wyoming.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

In a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 2, 2012, Unrein lined up for the first time as a fullback. He then proceeded to catch a touchdown pass from Peyton Manning.

On April 11, 2013, Unrein signed a one-year, $630,000 tender.

The Broncos placed a one-year $1.431 million tender on Unrein on March 7, 2014.

San Diego Chargers

Unrein signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 19, 2015.

On September 24, 2015, the San Diego Chargers reinforced the tight end position, bringing back Kyle Miller nine days after he was waived on Sept. 15. To make room, the team released Unrein.

Chicago Bears

Unrein was signed by the Chicago Bears on September 25, 2015.

On November 9, 2015, Unrein lined up at fullback against the San Diego Chargers. This was the first of many times he was used like this by the Bears.

On March 12, 2016, Unrein was re-signed by the Chicago Bears to a two-year contract.

Personal life

Unrein is married to Olympic bronze-medalist trapshooter Corey Cogdell.

He has five siblings. His older brothers Mark and Mike, both played college football for the University of Northern Colorado Bears. His older sister Nicole, who also went to UNC, is a three-time All-American swimmer and still holds one of the top-10 records for the 100 meter backstroke in UNC history. He is also distant cousins with former NFL defensive end Terry Unrein, who was selected in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.