This marks the third time in the last three weeks the Bears have waived the 26-year-old. He has suited up in each of the last three games and has seen snaps on both defense and special teams in that span, only to be let go after the games were over. If Isaiah Irving (quad) sits again, Vaughters would once again be a candidate to rejoin the team.

Vaughters was waived by the Bears on Monday and returned to the team's practice squad, and he now rejoins the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old provides depth at outside linebacker with Isaiah Irving (quadriceps) sidelined.

Vaughters was brought back to the active roster for Sunday's win over Detroit, but he's now being released in order to re-sign tight end Bradley Sowell.

Vaughters will take the spot vacated by recently waived tight end Bradley Sowell. The 26-year-old linebacker logged one tackle in his lone previous appearance for Chicago this season.