The new Bears lineman had virtually no time practicing before a position switch with the Rams and then an injury, but Chicago has a feisty, physical performer.

The Bears have much bigger needs than special teams, where they have their starting kicker in Cairo Santos and punter Tory Taylor, who are both under contract for the next few years. They do have a job to fill at long snapper, but they could choose to bring back Scott Daly or Patrick Scales to serve in that role or look elsewhere.