Bears claim DT Bravvion Roy off waivers

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Defensive tackle Bravvion Roy (right, tackling Falcons running back/receiver Cordarrelle Patterson) started 15 games in three seasons for the Panthers.The Bears, still trying to fortify their interior defensive line, claimed defensive tackle Bravvion Roy off waivers from the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday.

The 6-1, 330-pound Roy, 26, played three seasons for the Panthers after being drafted by them in the sixth round in 2020. He had 17 tackles, one interception and three pass break-ups in 13 games (four starts) for Carolina last season.

Roy was waived Monday by the Panthers, who are transitioning from a 4-3 defense to 3-4 alignment under first-year defensive…