As we inch closer to training camp, our ranking of the Chicago Bear roster has finally gotten to the top 53 players. These are the players that should be making the roster now. Remember that our ranking is looking into only their 2021 value and what they are expected to bring to the table.
With that in mind, we are now onto number 55. Here are numbers 90-56.
90. Brian Johnson
89. Rojesterman Farris
88. Khalil McClain
87. Caleb Johnson
86. Sam Kamara
85. Daniel Arcibong
84. Scooter Harrington
83. Chris Lacy
82. Dionte Ruffin
81. Rodney Adams
80. Tyrone Wheatley
79. Thomas Ives
78. CJ Marable
77. Jester Weah
76. Jake Butt
75. Teez Tabor
74. LeCale London
73. Daureuan Parker
72. Michael Joseph
71. LeDarius Mack
70. Adam Redmond
69. Tre Roberson
68. Xavier Crawford
67. Badara Traore
66. Artavis Pierce
65. Ryan Nall
64. Riley Ridley
63. Patrick Scales
62. Joel Iyiegbuniwe
61. Charles Snowden
60. Dieter Eiselen
59. Artie Burns
58. Lachavious Simmons
57. Jesper Horsted
56. Arlington Hambright
55. Dazz Newsome, WR
Dazz Newsome was drafted in the sixth round. He could very well make the roster, but a shoulder injury that sidelined him for OTAs has to be a detriment currently putting him behind. His biggest positive going for him is that he is the next most experienced slot wideout behind Anthony Miller. Still, a sixth-rounder who is hoping to be healthy for camp is not going to crack the top 50 right off the bat.
54. Marqui Christian, S
The Chicago Bears have danced with Christian showing some interest overall. They signed him in 2020 but he was suspended. A roster crunch caused them to let him go, but he came back around and even played snaps in the Bears playoff loss to New Orleans. Christian is now back in 2021 and looking to compete with DeAndre Houston-Carson and Deon Bush for a legitimate role in this defense.
53. Josh Woods, LB
Last Season: 64
Josh Woods spent a year on the practice squad and then found himself on the roster last season. A development last year was that he was pretty clearly ahead of Joel Iyiegbuniwe on the depth chart, which is also reflected in our list. Still, his upside is special teams and it would be concerning if he had to start.
52. Jordan Lucas, S
Lucas is interesting because he opted out with COVID concerns last season. The team was interested and brought him back. It is worth noting he started playoff games for the Kansas City Chiefs on defense, and we know that Matt Nagy likes his former Chiefs.
51. James Vaughters,EDGE
Last Season: 48
Last season Vaughters was in competition with Isaiah Irving among others. He outlasted Irving and has made his presence as a special teams player who can give high motor snaps. Still, Trevis Gipson is expected to take a step and that step would be over him on the depth chart.