The Facts: The Bears have reached a one-year deal with Mulligan, the club announced Tuesday night.

Diehards Line: Best known as a blocker, the 6-4, 267-pound Mulligan caught a combined three passes for 22 yards in regular season and postseason play for New England in 2013. The 29-year-old Mulligan will compete for playing time with reserves Zach Miller, Fendi Onobun and Dante Rosario. Remember: The Bears’ top tight end, Martellus Bennett, rarely comes off the field and is a pretty solid run-blocker in his own right.