If I’m not as around as you’re used to today, it’s because we’re hosting a funeral mass for my grandmother who died at age 94 in September. Gonna try and power through Bullets while I can, as I’ve got some stuff on my plate that I’ll be dealing with today.
From NFL Now: The #Bears claimed OL Alex Leatherwood in a surprise move this morning. pic.twitter.com/j4kpQpzN9z
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 31, 2022
If you told me 18 months ago that the #Bears would soon have Justin Fields, Teven Jenkins and Alex Leatherwood, I would’ve laughed in your face.
Fast forward a super weird year and a half, and that’s what we have here in Chicago. Let’s see what these young guys can do.— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) September 1, 2022
Bears coach Matt Eberflus wouldn’t disclose which position, guard or tackle, that new addition Alex Leatherwood would start practicing at. He seemed to suggest that it might be both.— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 31, 2022
8 players had multiple teams put in claims on them yesterday:
-Trevon Wesco: CLE, CHI, IND, CIN
-Sterling Weatherford: CHI, NO
-Kellen Mond: PHI, CLE
-Nick McCloud: NYG, CHI
-Kingsley Jonathan: NYG, CHI
-Darryl Johnson: NYG, SEA
-Jamycal Hasty: NYG, JAX
-Jack Anderson: ATL, NYG— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 1, 2022
.@Colts GM Chris Ballard says losing LB Sterling Weatherford – who was claimed on waivers by the Bears today – was a "hard one." Team liked him.— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) August 31, 2022
Roquan Smith was asked today about the potential to flourish in Alan Williams' D …
"Oh man, I flourish in any defense. It don’t matter. Just line me up, tell me a play, and I’m there."— Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) August 31, 2022
SI’s NFC North preview and predicted records: https://t.co/IONCu1SZVC
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 1, 2022
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Veteran offensive tackle Jason Peters is scheduled to visit with the Cowboys, according to sources. Peters, 40, started 15 games last year with the Chicago Bears.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 31, 2022
#Bears source on Cowboys interest in Jason Peters likes him as swing tackle and veteran presence, says he’s great in locker room. As for playing ability at 40 years old, source said, “Going to jump offsides one time a game. Will get beat a couple times.”— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) August 31, 2022
It's a good year to be a star seeking a big money deal in Denver!
Russell Wilson Gets a Whopping $245M Extension From the Broncoshttps://t.co/p3bEpnRajb pic.twitter.com/hvQHxh38YY— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) September 1, 2022
Have They Learned NOTHING? DeMar DeRozan Listed as One of “The NBA’s Most Overrated Players”https://t.co/KKbmLIAGI2 pic.twitter.com/1f6XBZ3AkS— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) August 31, 2022
I regret to inform you that the Mets were fun: https://t.co/XpPeAzHNIn pic.twitter.com/jwqshTaI1C
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) September 1, 2022
Blackhawks Release Schedule for Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcasehttps://t.co/naMMb6PNdR pic.twitter.com/wYkiGI7nKA
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) August 31, 2022