The Chicago Bears went into their last offseason knowing that did not have much depth on hand at tackle. That is why early in free agent signing period the team brought in Tom Compton on a one-year deal. Compton spent four years with the Atlanta Falcons, starting in 11 games at both guard and tackle. The Bears saw his versatility and upside from his limited chances and gave him a shot.
2017 review
Compton’s versatility came in handy. Compton was brought in for depth at tackle, but due to injuries to Eric Kush, Josh Sitton, and Kyle Long he was pushed into a reserve guard role for most of the season.