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Bears Saturday Spotlight: Versatile Bilal Nichols making his mark

Position: Defensive Tackle

Number: 98

Age: 24

Time with Bears: 3 seasons

The Past:

“Rodgers on 3rd and 10, he is...SMOTHERED. Give Mack and Bilal Nichols, the rookie, credit.”

If you’re looking for a young Bears player who’s quickly making a name for himself, look no further than dead center in the defensive line. First, though, you’re going to have to learn how to pronounce that name.

“It’s Nichols” (nickels), “Not Nisholes,” he clarified to Anthony “Spice” Adams leading up to the 2019 season.