It sounds like Quinten Rollins might have another crack at an NFL gig. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports (via Twitter) that the Bears will audition the defensive back this weekend.
Rollins was a second-round pick of the Packers back in 2015, and he proceeded to play three seasons for the organization. The cornerback looked solid during his first two years in the league, combining for 72 tackles, 14 passes defended, and three interceptions in 27 games (14 starts). Rollins was third on the Packers’ depth chart heading into 2017, but a leg injury ended up limiting him to only six games.
Last preseason, the Packers tried moving the cornerback to safety, and they also gave him some reps as a punt returner. Rollins couldn’t emerge in either role, and following a hamstring injury at the end of the preseason, he was placed on injured reserve. Green Bay ended up releasing him with an injury settlement, and he quickly caught on with the Cardinals. However, he didn’t see the field before being released in mid-December.
The Bears have already added a pair of defensive backs via free agency in safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and cornerback Buster Skrine. If Rollins were to join Chicago, he’d be competing with the likes of Sherrick McManis, Kevin Toliver, and Jonathon Mincy to be the team’s fourth corner.
Can he kick field goals? Because apparently the kickers the Bears brought to camp cannot.
Have you attended the kickers practices?
They have a slew of kickers right now. Give me a report card for each
It has been widely reported that on the first day of camp, coach Nagy lined up each of the kickers (all 8 of them) and asked them to kick a 43 yard field goal (the kick that Parkey missed) in front of the team to create a “higher pressure situation.” Out of 8 kickers, there were 2 made field goals. Coach Nagy was not impressed.
They had 8 guys kick from the 43 yd line yesterday in a tryout. Baron and the kid from Purdue, Evans, were the only 2 who made it. This is taking on comical aspects.