Bears reach 1-year deal with C Coleman Shelton

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The Bears agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams center Coleman Shelton on a one-year contract Thursday.

Shelton, 28, started 30 games in the past two seasons. The Bears did not disclose terms of the deal, which is pending the results of a physical.

He will provide competition for Ryan Bates at the position in Chicago. The Bears acquired Bates earlier this month in