Chicago Bears Just Made an Intriguing Move on the Offensive Line

The Chicago Bears offensive line had one of their best all-around games of 2019 in Detroit. They protected Mitch Trubisky well and even managed to open some lanes for David Montgomery on the ground. A surprise given how banged up and inconsistent the group has been. Kyle Long is done for the year. Bobby Massie is down with a high ankle sprain. Cody Whitehair was forced to switch back to center after James Daniels struggled.

It's been a rocky season and it's not about to get any easier. The final four games will all be against opponents who are in the playoff picture. Not only that, but they also have talented defenses with strong fronts. That means the offensive line needs to be on its game if this team wants any prayer of navigating December to have a shot at a wild card spot. It seems GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy weren't quite satisfied with their depth situation.

To that end, they decided to pluck some help from the Denver Broncos practice squad in the form of Corey Levin. A former 6th round pick out of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 2017, he spent his first two seasons with the Tennessee Titans. This year he was allowed to hit free agency and signed with the Broncos. Apparently the Bears have been keeping an eye on him because this move elevates him directly to the main roster.

Chicago Bears got something interesting in Levin

While not an imposing physical specimen, what stands out about Levin is his versatility he played both left tackle and guard in college and had success at both. A two-time All-American. Draft experts were intrigued by his toolset, calling him an athletic blocker who operates well in space and displayed more strength than he appeared to have.

"Has big hands with good strength in them. Hand placement in running game is solid and consistent. Fluid in his lateral movement. Operates with desired foot quickness and body control both laterally and when working up to the second level. Athletic in space."

These traits really began to show up in his second preseason with the Titans.

Clearly the kid has some skills. The Bears have one of the best offensive line coaches in the business in Harry Hiestand. If anybody can figure out if Levin has the goods to be an eventual starter, it's him. At the very least it looks like the team found itself some quality depth at a cheap price.