Bears' free-agent watch: Rob Housler worth another look

Here is the fifth in an 18-part series examining the Chicago Bears' unrestricted free agents.

Position: Tight end

Age: 27

NFL experience: Five years

2015 salary: $175,294 (prorated veteran $745,000 minimum over four games)

2015 key statistics: Three catches for 27 yards in four games

Probability to return: Moderate

Outlook: At 6-foot-5, Housler is probably worth another look. Housler appeared in only four games after the Bears signed him late in the year. Housler, who had a few productive years in Arizona, began the 2015 season with Cleveland. With all the uncertainty surrounding Martellus Bennett, who wants a new contract, Housler is an intriguing player. He’s a big target with a history of…