The Chicago Bears are just hours away from reporting to training camp but are still looking for reinforcements on offense. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bears brought in wide receiver Isaiah Ford for a workout on Monday morning. This comes a day after the team placed wide receiver Chase Claypool on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list going into camp.
Source: WR Isaiah Ford worked out for the #Bears this morning.
Ford, the former Virginia Tech standout, was originally drafted by the #Dolphins in 2019 and spent last season with the #Colts’ practice squad. pic.twitter.com/sYaK3jAXwd
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 24, 2023
Ford was drafted in the seventh round by the Miami Dolphins in 2017 out of Virginia Tech. He dealt with injuries his rookie season and didn’t become a significant contributor until the 2019 season. Ford was counted on as a backup receiver, totaling no more than 276 yards in a season.
He last saw regular season action in 2021 when he had 12 receptions for 161 yards and two touchdowns. He spent the 2022 season with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad.
If the Bears were to sign Ford, he would likely just be a camp body to compete with the other players, even if Claypool were to miss extended time with an injury. But it’s clear the Bears aren’t done looking at improving the receiver position, even this close to camp.
