Ranking Chicago Bears Roster: 30-26

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 10: Adam Shaheen #87 of the Chicago Bears catches a touchdown pass in the end zone against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 10: Adam Shaheen

29. Adam Shaheen

Last Year: 25 

From the number three tight end to number two.  Adam Shaheen was expected to be a key piece of this offense. However, as the time has gone by, his stock on the roster has consistently dropped. Injuries have been the main issue for Shaheen, but with that is a player set to enter year three in the NFL with limited playing experience.

In a perfect world, Trey Burton is the move tight end who helps identify matchups. Sowell is the pure blocking tight end considering his history. Meanwhile, Shaheen is slotted in as the seam splitter. He is the player to take the top off over the middle and in the red zone.

When Matt Nagy can get all three rolling, his offense is firmly in place. Without Shaheen, he is missing a piece. The reliance on Shaheen is real, but his ability to live up to the moment has him as likely to fall on this list next year as he has to rise. Health will be a key determining factor.