Determination and gratitude aren’t enough to make an NFL roster. But wide receiver hopeful Rodney Adams is throwing some solid preseason stats on top of that to strengthen his case as the Bears get ready to make their final cuts Tuesday.
Adams, 27, has persevered through four tumultuous seasons since the Vikings drafted him in the fifth round out of South Florida and cut him midway through his rookie season. He retired for two years before trying to restart his career with the Colts and Bears last summer.
But if the Bears keep six receivers, as expected, Adams has a shot to stick thanks in large part to seven catches for 146 yards and a touchdown over the first two preseason games with ample playing time likely coming Saturday against the Titans.