Windy City Gridiron · Feb 6, 2021
Chicago Bears 2021 Roster Turnover: Could the tight end shuffle continue?
Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAfter having one of the worst tight end groups in the NFL during the 2019 season, the position bounced back in a big way for the Chicago Bears in 2020. Two years ago their five tight ends combined for 44 receptions, 395 yards, and 2 touchdowns, but this year their top draft pick and free agent signee combined for 78 catches, 699 yards, and 10 TDs.
That 2020 stat line for tight ends is the best in Matt Nagy’s three years coaching the team, but with the way his offense wants to use the position it should be doing more.
Here’s how the tight end position looks as the team readies itself for the 2021 season.
