LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears claimed offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday.
Leatherwood was one of an NFL-high six players claimed off waivers by the Bears. He was waived by Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Chicago coach Matt Eberflus said the Bears were "surprised" that Leatherwood, the Raiders' 2021 first-round pick, was available via waivers. The Bears were seventh in the claim order.
"We've got nothing but good reports and we're excited to have him and we'll see where he goes from here," Eberflus said.