Former UConn kicker Dave Teggart was cut by the Chicago Bears on Saturday as the Bears signed cornerback Jeremy Ware,

According to a ESPNChicago blog post, Teggart was informed of the decision before Friday's practice.

Teggart was signed by the Bears after working out at Chicago's minicamp in May.

Teggart set nearly every kicking record at UConn from 2008-2009. He finished 128 of 129 on extra points, had 74 field goals including a 52 yarder against South Florida in 2010 which clinched a spot in a BCS bowl game.