Chicago Bears: 5 Sleeper Names Who Could Sneak Onto Roster

The Chicago Bears roster is coming out of the fog and into clear view. Most of the spots appear settled but the bottom third of the remains in flux. GM Ryan Pace knows there are still positions left unsettled. Some due to injury and others an ongoing search for upgrades. That is why this fourth preseason game against Cleveland is more important than people realize. Evaluations are ongoing. Believe it or not some men could yet find a way onto the roster if they play well enough. There are some names that Bears fans haven't kept track of at all who've quietly had decent showings the past few weeks. Finishing strong now might be their ticket to further opportunities down the line.

Here are the Chicago Bears roster sleepers to watch carefully:

Titus Davis (WR)

A lot of people might not know this, but Titus Davis is an Illinois native. He was born in Wheaton and went to high school there before attending Central Michigan. There he broke school records for receiving yards (3,700) and touchdowns (37). Both of those records were previously held by Steelers superstar Antonio Brown. By that logic the young man clearly has some talent but still went undrafted. From there he's spent time with three different NFL teams prior to joining the Bears. Given their sore need for help at the position this might be his best opportunity to date for cracking a roster. He has four catches for 52 yards over the past two games. A strong performance might sway coaches to keeping him around.

Ben Braunecker (TE)

The Bears appear stacked at tight end this year. Zach Miller is still around and now Dion Sims and Adam Shaheen have joined the fray. So for somebody like Ben Braunecker it's no longer about battling for a roster spots. It's about battling for time. Going into his second year, he's still eligible to land on the practice squad. The tricky part is convincing the coaches he deserves a spot on it. Thus far he hasn't played much this preseason and when he has? It's been rather quiet. There's no doubting he has athletic ability and could be a passing game weapon. It's just that the Bears haven't seen it yet. They likely won't waste more time if he can't show up in this game.

Jordan Morgan (OG)

It sounds crazy to think about but there's a chance the Bears might be thinking about stashing fifth round pick Jordan Morgan on the practice squad. Thus far the offensive lineman has barely played. It's clear the transition from tackle to guard is taking some time. Not a big surprise given it's a big adjustment. Never mind the uptick in competition he's dealing with. The Bears seem to have some good reserve pieces slotting into place. Hroniss Grasu at center. Tom Compton at guard and Bradley Sowell at tackle. So Morgan will have to convince them that carrying what would be a ninth offensive lineman in him is a worthwhile venture.

Isaiah Irving (OLB)

This name has gained a lot of unexpected steam in the past couple weeks. Isaiah Irving was a no-name last month. A defensive end out of San Jose State, he signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent. However, with names like Leonard Floyd, Pernell McPhee, Willie Young, Lamarr Houston and Sam Acho already in place his odds never looked great. Things have changed. McPhee looked like he'll remain on the PUP list. Not a good development given the shaky health issues with this group. A young body like Irving could be a welcome boost. He had a sack in the week three matchup against Tennessee. Pro Football Focus credits him with a pass rush disruption every 12.5 snaps. Solid work.

B.W. Webb (CB)

The takeaway issue continues to persist for the Bears secondary. To date only journeyman free agent Webb has produced a turnover when he made an impressive interception in the Cardinals game. He's had a solid overall run through the past month and is hoping to secure a job on the bottom of the cornerback depth chart. Given the health status of Prince Amukamara (ankle) and Sherrick McManis (hamstring) going into this week, it's not out of the question. If he can pull off another impact play against Cleveland then he might be able to bump somebody off the roster. After all this team is looking for takeaways and players who can provide them.