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Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long is aiming to return to the NFL next season. But it’s not likely to be with the Bears.
Long is set to be a free agent as the Bears released him from his contract last Match. And while some fans would certainly welcome Long’s return to Chicago, it doesn’t seem likely as Long has been open about his feelings about head coach Matt Nagy and how he’d “wait for a new staff” to rejoin the Bears.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Long is scheduled to meet with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday. Long’s father, Howie, was a Hall of Fame with the Raiders, and Kyle could soon join him.
Long is also scheduled to meet with the Kansas City Chiefs next.
Three-time Pro Bowl G Kyle Long, who is coming out of retirement, is scheduled to visit Monday with the Las Vegas Raiders, per source. Long is scheduled to visit KC next. Long's father, Howie, had a Hall-of-Fame career for Raiders and another Long now in play for the franchise.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Long was a first-round selection by the Bears in 2013, where he was a three-time Pro Bowler at two different positions. He was a valuable part of their offensive line. But ultimately injuries plagued Long over the his last four seasons in Chicago.
Long last played for the Bears in 2019 before landing on injured reserve five weeks into the season with a hip issue. He retired from football in early 2020.
After retirement, Long joined CBS Sports as a studio analyst during the NFL season, but he always left it open for a return to the NFL. Now, it sounds like he’s prepared for a return to the NFL — for the first time not as a Bear.
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