The Bears are bringing in some depth for their offensive line in the form of a former first-round pick.
Chicago has activated Alex Leatherwood off the non-football illness list, the team announced on Friday.
Leatherwood was claimed off waivers by the Bears at the end of the preseason when he was cut by the Raiders. A 2021 first-round pick by the previous Las Vegas regime, Leatherwood started all 17 games for the club as a rookie and the playoff loss to Cincinnati.
The Bears could use some help on the offensive line, as tackle Larry Borom is out for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys with a concussion.
And earlier this week Lucas Patrick was placed on injured reserve with a toe injury.
If not Leatherwood, Riley Reiff is another option on the Bears’ roster to play right tackle.
