On Tuesday the Chicago Bears worked out former 2021 Ravens’ fifth round draft pick Ben Mason, who played fullback at Michigan, and they liked what they saw enough to sign him to their practice squad. To make room for Mason they released inside linebacker Rashad Smith.
Mason was playing a bit of tight end in Baltimore during the offseason, but he was a part of their final cuts and he elected to sign with the Patriots’ practice squad. He remained in New England until last month when he was released.
The Bears announced Mason’s signing as a fullback, making the 6’3”, 254 pounder the only true fullback on the team.