Ranking Chicago Bears practice squad players

The Chicago Bears have announced the signing of nine practice squad players. Where would each one rank regard the likelihood that they could get called up to the 53-man roster?

The Chicago Bears 53-man roster selection was one of the more cut and dry than recent years. Minor surprises were handled with reasonable decision making. As news has trickled out as to who has made the practice squad, most names are not too surprising.

The Chicago Bears have only signed nine players to the practice squad as of now. This means that they can sign one more player to the team. Three names that stand out from my practice squad candidate post are Cavon Walker, Jordan Morgan, and Nick Orr. Of the three, Walker makes the most sense to be brought in.

Still, until any of those three are brought in, we will evaluate the other nine based on how likely the Chicago Bears are to call that particular player up to the 53-man roster.

9. Josh Woods

Josh Woods is a safety turned linebacker from Maryland. He is a physical, in the box player, but stands at just barely over 200 pounds. The Chicago Bears like what they have in him, and have used him on special teams early into the preseason.

However, they also likely understand his limitations. Woods is a player who can use an entire year in an NFL facility, with an NFL workout program and diet plan. Next year, he could be competing for the fifth inside linebacker spot. However, an injury to an inside linebacker who likely result in calling John Timu or Jonathan Anderson before calling up the undrafted rookie.