The Chicago Bears have had their share of struggles at the quarterback position this season. While starter Nick Foles has been struggling behind a stingy offensive line, back-up Mitchell Trubisky is recovering from an injury to his right throwing shoulder.
Which is why the Bears are adding some insurance at quarterback with the addition of Kyle Sloter to the practice squad, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The #Bears are getting some QB insurance, as Kyle Sloter is signing to Chicago’s practice squad, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2020
Sloter had a workout with the Bears last week following Trubisky’s shoulder injury, which marked the second time this year that he’s had a tryout with Chicago. He previously worked out for the Bears back in August.
Sloter, who joined the NFL in 2017, has absolutely wowed in preseason, posting an 11-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio and averaging a 74% completion percentage and a 119.8 quarterback rating.
While the Bears remain confident that Trubisky’s shoulder injury won’t keep him out too long — he’s considered week-to-week — they’re bringing in reinforcements should he not be good to go Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.
For now, it’s practice squad quarterback Tyler Bray backing up Foles at quarterback.