The Chicago Bears haven’t made it to training camp yet, but they’re already vocally calling for one veteran player to be cut from the team. On Tuesday, the Bears held their first of three mandatory minicamp practices.
Montez Sweat did not practice on Tuesday
The Bears had all their players present for the practice, but not all were participants. Per Sean Hammond, the Bears kept defensive end Montez Sweat out of practice Tuesday because he missed voluntary OTAs. They wanted to ramp him up before he practices Wednesday.
The Bears aren’t worried about Sweat getting in shape before training camp. There is another linman they should have concern for.
Nate Davis did not participate…again
Per Zack Pearson with Bear Report, Nate Davis was the second non-participant at practice. Davis also missed practice during voluntary OTAs. It’s unclear when the offensive guard the Bears signed in free agency last offseason will rejoin practices this year.
Davis missed much of the Bears’ offseason and the start of the season last year because he was dealing with the death of a family member. It’s unclear why Davis has missed so many opportunities this offseason. But given how he played last season, Davis needs all the practice he can get.
Chicago Bears fans call for Davis to be cut
As we saw last year, Davis could have a good reason to miss practices this offseason. However, the Bears fanbase is running out of patience with the veteran. Many fans took to X to advocate for the Bears to cut Davis after not participating Tuesday.
