5 candidates to replace Kyle Long at right guard

The Bears will have a new starting right guard in 2020 following Kyle Long’s announcement he’s stepping away the NFL. Who could replace him?

3. Brandon Scherff

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Unrestricted free agent, Washington Redskins

If the Redskins allow right guard Brandon Scherff to hit the free agent market, there will be no shortage of suitors coming his way — and the Bears should be one of them. Scherff is one of the best guards in the NFL — and especially good in the running game, where the Bears can surely use some assistance.

The downside is it would cost a pretty penny to lock Scherff down — with the Bears are already low on salary cap space in 2020 — and they still need to lock down some players in-house. Still, it’s an enticing opportunity if he hits the open market.