Chicago Bears players should have a clear vision of their places on the roster by this point. Everybody who was held out of the third preseason game in Indianapolis is virtually guaranteed a job in 2019. The rest were sent a simple enough message. If you want to claim one of the limited few remaining, you’ll have to earn it. Several names gave their best efforts to do just that, but there are still situations that remain unstable.
Certain players who are good enough to be on the roster, yet for one reason or another may be squeezed out. These are the ones who may actually hold some trade value for GM Ryan Pace if he should be interested in stockpiling a late round pick or getting another player at a position of greater need. Here are names Bears fans should keep a lookout for in the next week or so.
Chicago Bears players who have some trade potential
Ryan Nall (RB)
The big second-year back has continued to provide flash plays for the Bears after a nice 69-yard gallop against the Colts. He brings size and underrated speed to the position while also showcasing improved hands as a pass catcher. If the team decides not to keep him as a backup over Kerrith Whyte, then he has enough built up credibility to draw limited interest. The odds of him reaching the practice squad a second time don’t appear favorable.
Javon Wims (WR)
It’s unlikely the Bears would move Wims at this point. They have plans for him. However, if they feel they don’t need his services at wide receiver, somebody else will. Wims has made far too many noteworthy plays in the past two preseasons to have not drawn some interest from other teams. He’s 6’3 with strong hands and plays the game aggressively. He can easily be a starter on another offense. That’s worth something.
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Roy Robertson-Harris (DE)
Another player who seems like a sure thing to stay with the Bears. That said the team appears fairly deep along the defensive line with Nick Williams, Johnathan Harris, and Abdullah Anderson all flashing in Indianapolis. This would at least make one ponder the idea of trading Robertson-Harris. He’s a restricted free agent in 2020 and likely not somebody the Bears can afford long-term. Dealing him for a draft pick would be a win considering they signed him as an undrafted free agent.
Nick Kwiatkoski (ILB)
The Bears suddenly have a log jam at inside linebacker with three guys worthy of being a primary backup but only two spots. Nick Kwiatkoski has been the main #2 since 2016. He’s now getting pushed by the younger and more athletic Joel Iyiegbuniwe and Josh Woods. That said, Kwiatkoski is still a quality downhill linebacker and also a credible presence on special teams. It’s hard to imagine another team not being able to find a use for him.
DeAndre Houston-Carson (S)
Teams are always on the lookout for special teams help on the cheap. DeAndre Houston-Carson provides that. He’s a core third phase member and has also shown improvement on the defensive side at safety. If the Bears were looking for a player-for-player swap, he seems like somebody who fits that mold. With Deon Bush and Sherrick McManis secure, it means Houston-Carson may be on the outside looking in.
