The Chicago Bears have added some depth on their offensive line with the signing of Dakota Dozier to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday.
Dozier, a former fourth-round pick by the New York Jets in 2014, has appeared in 76 career games, including 27 starts. He played with the Jets from 2015-18. Dozier was a full-time starter for the Minnesota Vikings at guard in 2020.
But Dozier spent most of the 2021 season on the Vikings’ practice squad and appeared in just six games, exclusively on special teams.
Got ourselves a bulldozier. 😤
We have signed @BullDozier78 to a one-year contract.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 23, 2022
Dozier is the second offensive lineman signed by general manager Ryan Poles this offseason, where he joins former Green Bay Packers interior lineman Lucas Patrick. Patrick will be the starting center. But it’s uncertain whether Dozier will compete as a starter or merely serve in a depth role.
