The answer to Chicago Bears guard Nate Davis’ absence has finally been revealed. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Davis had a close family member pass away recently, and that is likely the reason he was downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The situation is likely the primary reason Davis missed practice on Thursday, September 7th, as well as other practices during training camp.
Davis signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Bears in March, coming over from the Tennessee Titans to help shore up the interior of the Bears offensive line. He missed a chunk of voluntary workouts as well as training camp practices throughout the summer, with no reasons given until now. Davis did play in the Bears Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers and had not missed any time until Saturday’s news.
With Davis likely missing the game, the Bears will start recently acquired Dan Feeney or second-year guard Ja’Tyre Carter in his place. The Bears are also without their left guard, Teven Jenkins, who was placed on injured reserve due to a lower leg injury suffered last month.
The Bears take on the Buccaneers Sunday at noon CT.