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Bears bring in veteran offensive tackle for a look
By Brad Biggs, Tribune reporter
9:14 a.m. CDT, September 1, 2012
The Chicago Bears have not made any moves to add help for the offensive line but it doesn’t mean the club has not been looking.
The Bears hosted veteran free agent tackle Jonathan Scott for a visit at Halas Hall, according to an NFL source. Scott was let go by the Detroit Lions earlier this week after suffering a knee injury near the start of training camp. It was his second tour with the Lions, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2006 out of Texas.
Scott has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills. He played in 28 games making 14 starts for the Steelers over the last two seasons as injuries impacted the depth chart in Pittsburgh. In his career, Scott has played in 58 games and made 28 starts.
It could be the Bears just wanted to check Scott out physically to see where he is at. Teams work to firm up emergency lists at this time of year in the event a need arises, and the Bears have Chris Williams as a reserve for both tackle positions right now. The team released two undrafted tackles on Friday, waiving Cory Brandon and James Brown. There is a possibility one or both could return to the practice squad, which can be formed beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Bears also reached injury settlements with veteran wide receiver Rashied Davis and linebacker Adrien Cole.
bmbiggs@tribune.com
Twitter @BradBiggs
Copyright © 2012, Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...ve-tackle-for-a-look-20120901,0,5033114.story
By Brad Biggs, Tribune reporter
9:14 a.m. CDT, September 1, 2012
The Chicago Bears have not made any moves to add help for the offensive line but it doesn’t mean the club has not been looking.
The Bears hosted veteran free agent tackle Jonathan Scott for a visit at Halas Hall, according to an NFL source. Scott was let go by the Detroit Lions earlier this week after suffering a knee injury near the start of training camp. It was his second tour with the Lions, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2006 out of Texas.
Scott has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills. He played in 28 games making 14 starts for the Steelers over the last two seasons as injuries impacted the depth chart in Pittsburgh. In his career, Scott has played in 58 games and made 28 starts.
It could be the Bears just wanted to check Scott out physically to see where he is at. Teams work to firm up emergency lists at this time of year in the event a need arises, and the Bears have Chris Williams as a reserve for both tackle positions right now. The team released two undrafted tackles on Friday, waiving Cory Brandon and James Brown. There is a possibility one or both could return to the practice squad, which can be formed beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Bears also reached injury settlements with veteran wide receiver Rashied Davis and linebacker Adrien Cole.
bmbiggs@tribune.com
Twitter @BradBiggs
Copyright © 2012, Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...ve-tackle-for-a-look-20120901,0,5033114.story