Ranking 13 most likely practice squad candidates on Chicago Bears

Feb 5, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National squad tight end Jake Ferguson of Wisconsin (84) celebrates with offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter of Southern (65) after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the American squad at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

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10. Zach Thomas

One of the more surprising notes from the Chicago Bears preseason finale was the positioning of Zach Thomas. The rookie draft pick had been ahead of Lachavious Simmons during the first two preseason games, but apparently, the Bears liked what Simmons did the first two games much more than Thoms.

They gave Simmons the nod at guard and then when they shifted to Thomas, they played Simmons at left tackle. It is hard to say that Simmons is not ahead of Zach Thomas. Still, unless the team is ready to completely give up on him, he should circle back to the practice squad. He certainly did not show enough to get claimed on waivers after this off-season.

Thomas should join Carter as two draft picks who spend their rookie season on the practice squad.

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