4 Chicago Bears who saw bigger roles against Packers

The Chicago Bears season is falling apart. You can look at the standings and see that rather easily. Injuries are stacking and the roster is nowhere near what it needs to be to make a run. With that said they have been asking unfamiliar names to step up all season. We have been getting to know guys such as Jack Sanborn, and Jaylon Jones in recent weeks.

There were four other Chicago Bears that most fans do not know who wound up getting significant work against the Packers.

4. Chicago Bears started Josh Blackwell in the slot

The Chicago Bears were missing both Kyler Gordon and Kindle Vildor against the Packers. It had them bumping Jaylon Jones all the way up to number two. Jones has played nickel and outside, so the third cornerback could be either, and Jones can make it work.

However, the team elected to keep Jones outside through the game and bring in Josh Blackwell as the slot cornerback. Blackwell is in a similar boat to Jaylon Jones in that he is a rookie UDFA. However, while Jones signed with the Bears, Blackwell spent training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Blackwell was let go, and the Chicago Bears claimed him on waivers. So, with Jones having a head start on the system, he was getting the first call. Still, if you have followed special teams at all, you probably know of Blackwell.

Blackwell plays every phase and is one of the best special teams players that they have this year. So, he finally got his shot to play some defense. Overall he played well.

He was targeted eight times, and gave up just four catches, as teams kept looking to test him. He allowed 46 yards on the day.

When Kyler Gordon comes back, the role will be his, but Blackwell is a player who will likely stick around. If anything, he will become the next Sherick McManis who plays on special teams for years.

Still, it is also nice to have a trusted backup in the slot, so Josh Blackwell emerging is good for the future.