One of the new practice-squad changes this 2020 season is that teams can choose to protect four players on a weekly basis from being lured away by another team.
The Chicago Bears have designated two of those players for their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. The Bears have decided to protect quarterback Tyler Bray (once again) and kicker Kai Forbath this week.
In addition to QB Tyler Bray (obvi), the Bears are also protecting practice squad kicker Kai Forbath this week.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) October 14, 2020
The Bears have protected Bray every week, aside from Week 4 when they elevated him to the active roster to be an extra voice on the sideline for quarterback Nick Foles. With the uncertainties with COVID-19, having someone like Bray that is quite familiar with Matt Nagy’s offense is the very reason why they continue to protect him.
While Cairo Santos kicked the game-winning field goal against the Buccaneers, the Bears still have some concerns at kicker. Starter Eddy Pineiro remains on injured reserve despite being eligible to return in Week 4 as he continues to nurse a groin injury. Bringing in Forbath on the practice squad is another insurance policy for the Bears.
