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Corey Wootton | Defensive Lineman

Team: Chicago Bears
Age / DOB:  (25) / 6/22/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 270
College: Northwestern
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ESPN Chicago expects DE Corey Wootton to be a starter in 2013.
Wootton entered 2012 training camp on the roster bubble after the addition of first-round pick Shea McClellin, but made major strides during the season as a rotational end behind Israel Idonjie and Julius Peppers. Wootton, who will be in a contract year in 2013, finished 2012 with seven sacks and two forced fumbles. He's ideally built to play left end at 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds. Jan 4 - 5:30 PM
Source: ESPN Chicago

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Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

The Chicago Tribune suggests DE Corey Wootton will have to hold off Chauncey Davis and Cheta Ozougwu for a roster spot this summer.

Fully recovered from a broken hand that limited him last season, the 2010 fourth-rounder Wootton is as healthy as he's been in the NFL. Wootton has dropped his body/fat to 11 percent so he'll be able to "run all day" in training camp.
Related: Chauncey Davis, Cheta Ozougwu
Source: Chicago Tribune
Fri, May 25, 2012 12:01:00 PM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Bears DE Corey Wootton has been declared out for Week 5 with a broken hand.

According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, Wootton will be sidelined for "several" weeks. A rotational end behind starters Julius Peppers and Izzy Idonije, Wootton has been active for just one game so far this season.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Sat, Oct 8, 2011 11:26:00 AM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Bears DE Corey Wootton (knee surgery) has resumed practicing on a limited basis.

Wootton hopes to graduate to full practices next week. Nick Reed and Mario Addison will rotate in behind starters Julius Peppers and Izzy Idonije against the Falcons this week.
Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 01:35:00 PM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Bears DE Corey Wootton (knee surgery) is expected to return to practice next week.

The Bears are hoping Wootton can be ready for Week 1 against the Falcons, although they can't expect him to be an immediate contributor after meniscus surgery and so much idle time. Undrafted rookie Mario Addison and swingman Amobi Okoye are currently standing in as Chicago's No. 3 defensive end.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 09:54:00 PM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Bears DE Corey Wootton will undergo right knee surgery to repair meniscus damage sustained in the preseason opener.

He'll miss four weeks. Last year's fourth-round pick was injured on the opening kickoff Saturday night. Wootton reported to camp in peak condition and had been a "standout" in recent practices. The Bears hope to have him back by Week 1, but he's unlikely to be a factor in September. Vernon Gholston may now have a better chance to make the 53-man roster.
Related: Vernon Gholston
Source: Chicago Tribune
Sun, Aug 14, 2011 08:02:00 PM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

The Sun-Times' Neil Hayes expects DE Corey Wootton to have the opportunity to make a "major contribution" this season.

Wootton came on strong late last season, earning playing time over the final four weeks and recording his only sack in Week 15. He'll be battling with Israel Idonije for snaps opposite Julius Peppers this season.
Related: Israel Idonije
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 09:24:00 AM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Bears signed fourth-round DE Corey Wootton to a four-year contract.

A mammoth talent from nearby Northwestern, Wootton has long-term starting potential as a strong-side end if he can overcome knee and neck injuries. For now, he's behind Mark Anderson and Israel Idonije opposite Julius Peppers.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Wed, May 19, 2010 01:19:00 PM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Rookie DE Corey Wootton fell to the fourth round of the draft because of an old neck injury, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

We thought it was the ACL tear that caused Wootton's free fall, but it turns out that was only part of it. At least three teams did not have Wootton on their draft board because of the neck and others had him downgraded severely. If Wootton ends up healthy, he'd go down as a steal for the Bears.
Source: Chicago Sun -Times
Mon, May 17, 2010 09:12:00 AM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

The Bears will use fourth-round pick Corey Wootton at left defensive end.

It's the best position for Wootton at 6'6/270. A steal in round four according to NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock, Wootton has a legitimate chance to start in Chicago. Highly undersized Mark Anderson and swing tackle/end Israel Idonije will be the Northwestern alum's competition in camp.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Tue, Apr 27, 2010 09:14:00 AM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Bears selected Northwestern DE Corey Wootton with the No. 109 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

A junior-year torn ACL that hindered his play until the stretch run of Wootton's senior year cost him at least a couple of rounds in terms of draft status, but this could prove one of the draft's bigger steals if he gets healthy. Wootton is an imposing 6-foot-6, 270 and was a dominant edge rusher in the Big 10 prior to his injury. His skill set makes for an ideal fit at strong-side end, which just so happens happens to be a need area in Chicago.
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 10:45:00 AM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Northwestern DE Corey Wootton ran in the 4.93-4.95 range in the forty-yard dash at the Wildcats' Monday Pro Day.

Wootton's ten-yard splits of 1.66 and 1.71 seconds were more impressive. He also had a 32" vertical and 9-foot long jump. At 6'6/272, Wootton's best fit is probably at end in an up-tempo 3-4 defense like the Jets' or Cowboys'.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 07:24:00 PM
Corey Wootton - DL - Bears

Northwestern DE Corey Wootton measured 6'6/270 at Saturday's Combine weigh-in.

He's an inch shorter and ten lbs. lighter than he was listed in college. Very much in the first-round mix, Wootton's biggest hurdle is testing that measures explosiveness. He tore multiple knee ligaments in the Wildcats' 2008 bowl game, and was noticeably less effective until late in the 2009 season.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Sat, Feb 27, 2010 10:32:00 AM

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