The Bears decided to release veteran kicker Robbie Gould Sunday night simply because they felt that Connor Barth would provide an upgrade at the position.
“For us it was if a specific player becomes available and we know that we’re able to acquire that player, then this is something we need to entertain or discuss,” general manager Ryan Pace said Monday, minutes after Barth signed with the Bears. “That’s kind of how it played out; when we knew this guy would be available for us, it made the switch a possibility.”
Barth became a free agent Saturday when he was released by the Saints after losing a competition to Kai Forbath.