A former Unanimous All-American in the Nick Saban era at Alabama has a new NFL home.
Alex Leatherwood got claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the news Wednesday as the former first-round pick was released from the Las Vegas Raiders. Leatherwood was one of six Crimson Tide players taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The Bears will inherit Leatherwood’s contract, which has three years and $5.9 million guaranteed left. Chicago has the right to use the fifth-year option.
The #Bears have claimed former #Raiders OL Alex Leatherwood, source said.