The Chicago Bears have claimed defensive Marcus Maxey off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. Maxey had first been drafted by the Chiefs last year. He did not play in the first two games of this season and was then waived.

Marcus Maxey: His quick feet, instincts and competitiveness will enable him to compete for a roster spot as a backup cornerback initially and if he gets the chance to play in a Tampa Bay Cover 2-type defensive scheme, he will develop into a solid starter who makes plays on the ball consistently, but also will get beaten deep more often than most corners due to tight hips and a lack of top-notch speed.

(arrowheadpride.com)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs claimed cornerback Marcus Maxey off waivers from Chicago on Tuesday.

Maxey entered the NFL as Kansas City's fifth-round selection in this year's draft. He will play under terms of the original three-year contract he signed with the Chiefs in July.

(belleville.com)

McGowan is the second member of the secondary to be lost for the season. The Bears had waived cornerback Marcus Maxey to make room for him, but they can't get him back as he was claimed by his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

(suntimes.com)

LAKE FOREST, IL — The Chicago Bears claimed defensive back Marcus Maxey off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs today and placed wide receiver Airese Currie on injured reserve due to a foot injury.

Maxey was inactive for the Chiefs first two games of this season before being placed on waivers. The University of Miami product was drafted by Kansas City in the fifth-round (154th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.

(sportsfeatures.com)