Roster moves: Bears trade for kicker Pineiro

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Pineiro appeared in one preseason game with Oakland, converting 3-of-3 field-goal attempts from 21, 48 and 45 yards in a 16-10 win over the Lions.


Pineiro is the most accurate field-goal kicker in Florida history, having made 88.4 percent of his attempts (38 of 43) with a long of 54 yards. The Miami native made 29 of his last 30 field-goal tries for the Gators, including his final 16.


Pineiro had the best field-goal percentage in the nation in 2017 at 94.4 percent (17 of 18) with a long of 50. His only miss was a 47-yard attempt in a season-opening loss to Michigan. He made 2-of-2 from 50 yards and 4-of-5 from 40-49 yards.


Pineiro kicked in only seven games at Miami Sunset Senior High School. He also played soccer in high school and at ASA Community College in Miami before receiving a scholarship to play football at Florida.


Pineiro worked with new Bears kicking coach Jamie Kohl last year in preparation for the NFL Draft.


Pineiro becomes the third kicker on the Bears roster, joining Chris Blewitt and Elliott Fry. The team on Sunday waived Redford Jones and John Baron following rookie minicamp.
 
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