Bears’ roster deadline cuts reveal their thinking at RB, CB, K

Montgomery has been out two weeks with a groin injury, but the Bears don’t seem worried about his availability for the season.None of the Bears’ cuts Saturday to get down to the 53-man roster limit were shocking, but the players they dropped revealed key aspects of their plan for the upcoming season.

At kicker, a touchy subject for this team for years, the Bears kept Eddy Pineiro on the active roster despite a groin injury that has prevented him from kicking in practice for most or all of the preseason. They put Cairo Santos on waivers with the intent to sign him to their practice squad Sunday.

Either player could kick in their opener at the Lions. Teams are allowed to protect up to four…