Wayne Matthews II

LB · Rookie

ROOKIE UDFA

Current depth chart

LBPractice squad — not on the active depth chartROOKIE UDFA

Depth relationships

LB112Devin Bush→LB153T.J. Edwards→LB246Noah Sewell→LB248D'Marco Jackson→

Bio

Wayne Matthews II is a linebacker standing 6'0" and weighing 221 pounds. The 24-year-old from Largo, Maryland, attended Michigan State and Old Dominion before joining the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2026. He is entering his first season with the organization on a one-year contract.

Player information

Height6'0"Weight221 lbHometownLargo, MDAge24CollegeMichigan State · Old DominionDraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with Bears 2026ExperienceRookie season

Contract

$248Kper year · AAV