By paNOW Staff

Andy Fantuz tweets that he signs with Chicago Bears

Feb 4, 2011 | 11:42 AM

Andy Fantuz of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has tweeted that he has signed with the Chicago Bears.

“Hey everyone.. I just signed a contract with the Bears today. I want to thank everyone for all of your support!” Fantuz tweeted Friday at 12:21 p.m.

Rumours had been swirling that he would sign with an NFL team, specifically the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Fantuz returned from vacation, he tweeted he had not signed with with an NFL team — yet.