Chicago Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested on Thursday night near Lake Street and Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Police discovered him near a stolen vehicle, which he claimed as his own. Upon searching, officers found an unlicensed firearm, a high-capacity magazine, and metal-piercing bullets. Adams, who possesses a firearm license, does not have one valid in Illinois. He faces charges including illegal gun possession and possession of a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing bullets. His court date is scheduled for August 24.
This incident marks the second arrest of a Bears player this offseason, following wide receiver Byron Pringle’s April arrest for reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
These developments raise concerns about player conduct and its impact on the team’s reputation.
