The Chicago Bears signed defensive lineman Ziggy Hood on Thursday and terminated the contract of vested veteran defensive lineman Jeremiah Ratliff.
Ratliff is a four-time Pro Bowl selection who started 102 games for the Dallas Cowboys and the Bears since 2005. His career totals include 380 1/2 tackles, 35 sacks, 27 1/2 tackles for loss, 18 pass breakups, 13 fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles.