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Bears guard Nate Davis catching up quickly

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Nate Davis signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Bears in free agency.

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s absence at the first two weeks of Bears OTA practices drew expected scrutiny and speculation, but guard Nate Davis’ absence was the most confounding.

The four-year veteran had just signed a three-year, $30 million contract with $19.5 million guaranteed. Usually those guys are eager to get on the field and get acclimated with their new teammates, new coaches and new offensive or defensive scheme — especially on the offensive line, where chemistry and continuity are king.

Davis’ no-show was a rarity.