The Chicago Bears have a new kicker, and he has one key thing in common with Cody Parkey.
The Bears held a workout for kickers on Friday in an effort to replace Parkey. Later in the afternoon, they signed Redford Jones. The kicker's agency, EnterSports Management, announced the signing on Twitter.
Chicago was looking to replace Parkey after the team's season ended in the NFC wild-card round thanks to the kicker. The Auburn product double-doinked a 43-yard field goal with 10 seconds left against the Philadelphia Eagles, hitting both the upright and crossbar on his unsuccessful potential game winner.