CHICAGO -- In a move to bolster their depth at tight end, the Chicago Bears announced on Thursday that they signed six-year veteran Bear Pascoe to a one-year contract.

Pascoe made 34 starts over six seasons with the New York Giants (2009-13) and Atlanta Falcons (2014), appearing in 82 total games.

In 2014, Pascoe played in all 16 games for the Falcons, catching two passes for three yards and a touchdown.

Known primarily for blocking/special teams, Pasco has recorded 40 career receptions for 336 yards and two touchdowns. A member of the Super Bowl XLVI champion Giants, Pascoe did catch five balls for 39 yards and a touchdown in New York’s postseason run, including four receptions for 33 yards in the title game against the New England Patriots.

The San Francisco 49ers selected Pascoe in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft out of Fresno State.

Pascoe is the fifth reserve tight end on the roster behind incumbent starter Martellus Bennett. He will compete over the summer with Dante Rosario, Zach Miller, Blake Annen and Jacob Maxwell for the backup tight end spots.