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Productive performance Santos converted two field goals and three extra points in Chicago's 27-23 victory over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact With Eddie Pineiro on the injured reserve through at least Week 3, Santos took advantage of his opportunity with a perfect afternoon that resulted in nine points. With the likelihood that Chicago will be a low-scoring offense, Santos could have a very low-scoring floor in any given week, making him a risky fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears Activate Kicker Cairo Santos Cairo Santos will get a chance to impress while Eddy Pineiro is rested for the first few weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • WINDYCITYGRIDIRON.COM

Roster formality complete Santos was signed by the Bears on Saturday.

Impact The Bears waited until Saturday to complete the roster transaction, but it was already reported earlier this week Santos would replace injured starter Eddy Pineiro (groin) as the starting kicker for Week 1. Santos presumably would have the job until Pineiro returns from injured reserve, but the Bears could explore other options should their veteran kicker struggle to begin 2020.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears notes and quotes: Leftovers from Week 1 Lions prep, including Cairo Santos’ search for stability, Robert Quinn’s possible replacements and Jaylon Johnson’s swagger The Bears had a busy week as they prepared to play against the Lions in Week 1. Here are notes and leftovers.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

With Eddy Pineiro on IR, Cairo Santos is ready to step in Veteran kicker Cairo Santos is ready to fill in for Eddy Pineiro for at least the first three weeks of the 2020 season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Locked in as Week 1 kicker Coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that Santos will serve as Chicago's kicker in Sunday's season opener against Detroit, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Bears have not yet promoted Santos from the practice squad, but it's only a matter of time before such a move is made. Eddy Pineiro (groin) won the starting job during training camp but is poised to spend a minimum of three weeks on injured reserve, which sets the stage for Santos to begin the season with at least a three-game window to showcase his abilities. Of course, if Santos struggles Week 1, the Bears could explore other options.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears place kicker Pineiro on IR because of groin injury

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro will miss at least the first three games of the season because of a groin injury after the team placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to kick for Chicago in Week 1 The Bears are expected to promote Santos from their practice squad to serve as their kicker in Sunday's season opener versus the Lions, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times report...

Impact Though he lost out in his job battle with Eddy Pineiro (groin) during training camp, Santos is poised to begin the season as Chicago's kicker after Pineiro was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. In accordance with the NFL's new IR rules, Pineiro will be sidelined for at least the Bears' first three games, so Santos should have all of September to stake his claim to keeping the job, or impressing enough to earn another opportunity with another team. The Bears may wait and see if any other kickers hit the open market over the next few days before formally adding Santos to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to make final team The Bears are expected to release Santos on Saturday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

Impact Chicago's kicking situation remains tumultuous, with Eddy Pineiro (groin) still up in the air for Week 1, so a potential reunion with Santos can't be ruled out. Finley notes that the Bears could consider carrying two kickers on the active roster, in addition to another on the practice squad. If the Bears hope to stash Pineiro on injured reserve and bring back Santos during the interim, the team would need to wait until Monday before making such a move.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE