3 Bears Starters Who Lost Their Jobs in the NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears have concluded the NFL Draft and selected several impact players. The Bears managed to grab three immediate starters and two high-end developmental prospects.
As a result, there's a few veterans who may be unseated this offseason.
1. Nate Davis: Right Guard
One big question mark this offseason will be the status and health of the offensive line. When healthy, the line is one of the best to play in the NFL. However, due to their underlying health issues, many wonder who will contribute to the team in the future.
Nate Davis is a clear outlier on this unit. Although he has played decent when healthy, the contract and injury history are bothersome.
The Bears can replace Nate Davis. The thought is that if the Bears re-sign Teven Jenkins, they move him back to right guard. It is a position he can perform well in, and gives him the benefit of playing nex to Darnell Wright.
That leaves a hole at left guard. The Bears selected Yale tackle Kiran Amegadjie with the 75th pick in the NFL Draft. He would be the replacement for Davis.
Amegadjie is not ready to contribute on a starting line, but general manager Ryan Poles sees him as a potential swing tackle for this upcoming season. When he is ready to go, his blend of athleticism and size can allow him to be slotted at left guard, giving the Bears a decent group on the left side of the line.
Chicago Bears LT Kiran Amegadjie has insane length with over 36 inch arms and it shows on tape. Projecting players from Ivy League to the pros is difficult. Some of the defensive ends he's going up against are 6'1 225 lbs. But he has qualities that you can't teach pic.twitter.com/MrQSz2yRtI
— Chicago Football Connection (@CFCBears) April 27, 2024
Amegadjie has the tools and athleticism necessary to develop into a great player. Moving Jenkins back to right guard and slotting Amegadjie at left guard in the 2025-2026 season would give the Bears a robust offensive line.