Aside from running back David Montgomery, the Chicago Bears’ 2019 rookie class has been underwhelming to say the least.
They’ve played the fewest snaps in the NFL at 366 snaps, while NFL draft classes have averaged 1,441 snaps, and Montgomery has been the only pick that’s seen significant playing time.
To add insult to injury, the Bears have lost Kerrith Whyte Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who signed the running back off Chicago’s practice squad to their 53-man roster
We have signed WR Deon Cain and RB Kerrith Whyte Jr. to the 53-man roster and released LB Jayrone Elliott and RB Tony Brooks-James.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/UjY8Rcdrsi pic.twitter.com/nioVDQPAE5
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 16, 2019
Chicago drafted Whyte Jr. in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft, where he provided versatility on offense and special teams with his speed.
After the Bears waived running back Mike Davis last week, in order to better their odds at securing a fourth-round compensatory pick in 2020, Chicago elevated running back Ryan Nall to the active roster in his place.
Whyte Jr. was a part of a draft class that consisted of Montgomery (third round), receiver Riley Ridley (fourth round), cornerback Duke Shelley (sixth round) and cornerback Stephen Denmark (seventh round).
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