sentences:  On May 21, 1986, after originally announcing his retirement the previous year, he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears, reuniting with head coach and former Cowboys assistant coach Mike Ditka.He was looked upon to replace the injured Dennis McKinnon, but Donley ended up being placed on the injured reserve list on September 6, after breaking a bone in his hand.He wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.