BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Coach John Fox noted this week that the Bears have gone from having one of the NFL’s older rosters in 2015 to one of the younger ones currently. Against that backdrop, several Bears’ recent roster moves become particularly interesting.
In some position groups where the Bears are young, like the current starting offensive line, the Bears have staffed the camp roster with experience. Camp pickups are routinely young prospects; the Bears already have those starting at myriad positions and have instead fortified certain positions with veterans.
After adding three defensive backs in this year’s draft, the Bears also signed cornerback Brandon Boykin last Wednesday.