James O’Shaughnessy may be close to finding his next home in the NFL. The veteran tight end has visited the Bears, per Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson (Twitter link). 
O’Shaughnessy, 30, began his career with the Chiefs in 2015. He hardly saw the field in Kansas City, though, and he was traded to New England in 2017. Before that campaign started, the Jaguars claimed him off waivers, beginning a five-year stint in Jacksonville.
O’Shaughnessy took over the starting role with the Jaguars in 2018. The 2020 campaign was his most productive, when he posted 28 catches for 262 yards. The seasons before and after that one, however, saw the former fifth-round pick miss significant time due to injuries. Overall, he played 57 games in Duval County, totalling 104 receptions, 1,022 yards and three touchdowns.
The Jaguars made a notable addition to the tight end room this offseason, signing former Giant Evan Engram. While there is a possibility he could see time as a slot receiver, his addition adds a different element to the position than what the team previously had. The Jaguars also have Chris Manhertz and Dan Arnold under contract for the 2022 season.
In Chicago, O’Shaughnessy would join a rebuilding Bears offense. The team already has Cole Kmet at the top of the depth chart, along with veteran Ryan Griffin. Still, O’Shaughnessy could provide experienced depth at the position as he looks to extend his career.
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I see what you did there AA Ron.
Nice to see that Poles shares Paces absolute love of TE’s. If Pace had his way he’d have 55 TE’s on the roster.
And not one worth a da
Any TE who goes to Chicago will have to toil in the shadow of Ditka’s legend, so it’s a losing proposition from the get go.
Half the bears fans never even seen Da Coach Coach let alone play
Is that relevant? Few people alive today saw Babe Ruth play baseball but he still ranks as the sports greatest legend.
I think that comparison is irrelevant as Babe Ruth is one of the best players of all time. Ditka is just a bigger than life personality that won 1 Superbowl for a championship starved team.
? There are only 3 on roster…
4 so far. You forgot Horsted who’s really a receiving TE.