After three preseason games, the Chicago Bears are now on their way to trimming their roster down to the final 53 men.
We have learned a lot about this Bears team over the past three weeks, and at the same time still have plenty of questions. But, as Ryan Poles and company make their cuts and form the initial roster, we have a few suggestions.
At this point, we know who the healthy majority are. But, there are a few spots that could still offer some surprises. If anything, though, these five bubble players need to have a spot on the squad.
1. Michael Ojemudia, CB
First up, the Bears' cornerback room is anything but set in stone. We know they're keeping Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Kyrler Gordon and Terrell Smith. From there, though, it's likely they keep Jaylon Jones for special teams purposes if anything, and then it could be between a couple of guys like Josh Blackwell or Michael Ojemudia.
To me, it has to be Ojemudia. He has shown great instincts in coverage this preseason, getting his hands on a handful of passes and finishing this preseason with a bang, deflecting three passes against the Bills.
Ojemudia has only allowed three receptions, for 29 yards, on nine targets and has played 58 coverage snaps. He's allowing a passer rating of just 43.3 and, as a reserve, looks like the best option to round out this roster.
The Bears would have someone who could be comfortable lining up on the outside in Ojemudia, which is where they would likely need the most help due to an injury.