Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Alyssa Barbieri

Bears’ Cody Whitehair downplays move back to center: ‘It’s like riding a bike’

The Chicago Bears made the offensive line a priority this offseason, which included the new additions of rookie Darnell Wright and Nate Davis. But there was also some shuffling along the interior, including Cody Whitehair making the transition from left guard to center.

Whitehair has played every position along interior of the offensive line since being drafted by the Bears in 2016. So making the switch from left guard to center this offseason has been a smooth transition for the eight-year veteran.

“I’ve kinda done this my whole career,” Whitehair said Wednesday at OTAs, via Patrick Finley. “… I’m used to it.”

Whitehair said he was informed earlier this offseason that they were moving him back to center. Whitehair appreciated the heads up as it allowed him time to work on the consistency of his snap.

“It’s kind of like riding a bike,” he said.

Whitehair replaces the departed Sam Mustipher, who started all but one game last season at center as Lucas Patrick, who was brought in to start, battled injuries.

While Whitehair hasn’t played center since 2020, it’s a position he’s quite comfortable with. When looking at Whitehair’s resume, he’s actually started more games at center (60) than at left guard (43) and right guard (3).

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.