The Chicago Bears have lost another depth player to free agency, this time on the offensive side of the ball.
Former Bears offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas is signing a two-year deal with the Washington Redskins, according to Ian Rapoport. The contract is valued at $5.3 million.
The #Redskins are signing OT Cornelius Lucas on a 2-years, $5.3M deal, source said. Added depth on the offensive line.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
Lucas served as Chicago’s backup swing tackle last season. But he ended up getting some significant starting time for the Bears last season after Bobby Massie suffered a high-ankle sprain that sidelined him for the final five games of the season.
Where things currently stand, Lucas’ deal with the Redskins likely adds another compensatory pick for the Bears. According to Over The Cap, it would likely be a seventh rounder. That would give Chicago four compensatory picks for 2021.
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