Chicago Bears re-sign TE Zach Miller after gruesome injury

The Chicago Bears signed tight end Zach Miller to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple media outlets reported that it was for the veteran minimum. Per Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Miller will receive $458,000 whether he plays or not in 2018 -- and $790,000 if he is able to suit up for the Bears.

Miller is unlikely to play in 2018 after sustaining a dislocated left knee in a game in October. He underwent urgent vascular surgery to repair a torn artery and had eight additional surgeries prior to January.

The 33-year-old Miller was carted off the field during the third quarter of the Bears' 20-12 loss to the New Orleans Saints and taken from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to the University Medical Center New Orleans.

Miller appeared to have caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, but he landed awkwardly on his left leg. After an official review, the scoring reception was reversed because the officials ruled Miller did not maintain control throughout the catch.

The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Miller had 20 receptions for 236 yards and two touchdowns in eight games last season.

Miller, who was the 2015 recipient of the Brian Piccolo Award, started 28 of 33 games while recording 101 receptions for 1,161 yards and 11 touchdowns during his three years with the Bears.

Miller has 146 catches for 1,631 yards with 15 touchdowns in 66 career contests with Jacksonville and Chicago since being selected in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Jaguars.