3 Biggest Surprises on the Bears' 53-Man Roster After Cuts

2. Travis Homer, RB/ST

Travis Homer surprisingly survived roster cuts on a talented Bears roster. In a loaded running back room, Homer's primary value lies in his contributions on special teams. Last season, this was evident, as he played only six total offensive snaps.

Keeping a player for their special teams ability isn’t uncommon, but in Homer’s case, it makes less sense. The Bears had plenty of young players they could have rostered instead, who also offered special teams value.

The most logical reason for the Bears to keep Homer over one of the younger players is his relationship with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Homer played under Waldron in Seattle during the 2021 and 2022 seasons as their third-down running back. While Homer didn’t stand out during those seasons, relationships can go a long way in securing a job on cutdown day.

3. Noah Sewell, LB

Noah Sewell was sidelined with an injury for much of training camp and the preseason. In the time Sewell missed, second-year linebacker Micah Baskerville played well. Sewell did return for the final preseason game against the Chiefs but delivered a lackluster performance. In one instance, Sewell failed to wrap up a player on a tackle and was dragged for additional yards.

While it's only one bad play for Sewell, many felt that Baskerville's performance should have earned him the roster spot. Ultimately, both players are capable of contributing at linebacker and on special teams, but since the Bears drafted Sewell in the fifth round, he has priority for making the team.

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