3. Artie Burns is a surprise starter
Speaking of position battles, the cornerback position opposite of Kyle Fuller has been another point of interest during the Bears offseason. Many see rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson as the starter-in-waiting while others feel veteran Kevin Toliver would get the first crack.
But it was former Pittsburgh Steeler Artie Burns who started for the defense. Burns, signed to a one-year deal this offseason, was a former first-round pick who fell out of favor after a promising start in Pittsburgh. Viewed as a special teamer, Burns may see more playing time on defense than initially thought.
CB battle watch: Artie Burns got work with the 1's and Kevin Toliver with the 2's. Not a whole lot of Jaylon Johnson today, but Matt Nagy says that should change as the days go on #Bears
— Alyssa Barbieri (@AlyssaBarbieri) August 17, 2020
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