sentences:  On July 29, 2011, Podlesh signed with the Chicago Bears, who had released veteran Brad Maynard.In the 2011 season, Podlesh appeared in all 16 regular season games.Against the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener on September 11, Podlesh had six punts for 288 net yards in his Bears debut at Soldier Field as the Bears won 30–12.