Eddy Pineiro’s final audition for the Bears’ starting job didn’t start well.
The kicker missed his first kick — an extra point try — against the Titans on Thursday night, shanking it wide left. The snap and hold were good. A chorus of boos greeted Pineiro after the miss.
It marked the second kick he’s missed at Soldier Field during preseason games; he’s yet to miss on the road.
Pineiro’s miss added newfound pressure to the Bears’ kicking dilemma. He’s the only player left on the roster — the Bears cut Elliott Fry after two preseason games — but the team has said it could consider making a trade or waiver claim this weekend.