Updated at 12:07 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Ex-UH star Leonard Peters signs with Bears

By Stephen Tsai
Advertiser Staff Writer

Former UH safety Leonard Peters has signed a contract with the Chicago Bears, passing on offers from the Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens. Advertiser library photo

Former University of Hawai'i football star safety Leonard Peters signed a contract with the Chicago Bears today.

Peters said he will be added to the Bears practice roster.

Peters signed a free-agent contract with the New York Jets after being undrafted, but was cut before the season started.

Peters, who has been training in Utah, said he is en route to Chicago.

In signing with the Bears, Peters said he is passing on offers from the Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens.