Just because the NFL Trade Deadline is in our rearview mirror doesn’t mean that transactions around the league will stop.
The Chicago Bears hosted tryouts for seven players on Tuesday. Among them was former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott. We discussed Elliott’s visit in some depth on Tuesday, but I can understand if it got lost in the trade deadline madness. Here is a snippet from the post that is worth your time:
The Bears have traditionally been risk-averse when it comes to player acquisitions via free agency, trades, and the NFL Draft. One area that has been a non-starter for this team in recent years has been players with checkered pasts and off-the-field red flags. It was a point of discussion when the Bears hired Eric Bieniemy to coach running backs in 2025, which had us thinking back to the signing (and subsequent release) of Ray McDonald. To be clear, Jordan Elliott’s situation and that of McDonald aren’t an apples-to-apples comparison. But instead, it is a reminder of how rare it is for the Bears to even consider someone who has some off-field questions and concerns.
I’m pretty torn about the Bears kicking the tires here. On the one hand, I’m a believer in second chances. If Jordan Elliott can truly learn a lesson, move on, be better, and not have any more issues, then I’m interested in Chicago being a soft landing spot. But on the other hand, I don’t necessarily want to risk messing with this team’s mojo by bringing in a player whose arrival could cause a distraction.
Since Chicago didn’t trade for any more defensive line help, I’m curious if Elliott is someone they’ll keep contact with now that the dust has settled after the deadline.
The Other Six Players the Bears Hosted For Tryouts
From left to right: Bears DC Dennis Allen, GM Ryan Poles, and Head Coach Ben Johnson. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesThe Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain (via Bluesky) shares the names of the other six players who visited Halas Hall for tryouts. Here is a quick rundown:
Offensive tackle Brandon Parker (North Carolina A&T) — A third-round pick (65th overall) by the Raiders in 2018, Parker had an accomplished collegiate career, earning All-American honors in back-to-back seasons playing for the NC A&T Aggies in the FCS. The three-time MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year was a college teammate of former Bears All-Pro returner and running back Tarik Cohen. This is a snippet from Parker’s pre-draft profile:Parker’s high center of gravity creates some athletic challenges for him, but he possesses the physical traits that teams are willing to draft and coach up. Despite his college experience, Parker is a bit of a project who will need to continue to work on his technique and core strength before he is ready to handle NFL pass rushers. Parker plays a high priority position with a limited talent pool this season and should go earlier than the tape dictates.
Offensive tackle Ryan Hayes (Michigan) — The 26-year-old was a seventh-round draft pick (238th overall) by the Miami Dolphins in 2023. A two-time second-team All-Big Ten performer, Hayes has made stops with the Colts, Falcons, Titans, and Panthers. This is what NFL Draft guru Lance Zierlein had to say about Hayes in his pre-draft profile:Two-year starter at left tackle for a unit that won consecutive Joe Moore Awards (best offensive line in college football). He’s tall and plays with good technique and strong hands, but Hayes is missing functional length as a tackle. He tough at the point of attack and gets into space with athletic movements but he plays with a slightly elevated pad level that could slow a transition inside to guard. He’s solid in pass protection, but he plays with an average anchor and might not have the range to keep speed rushers from tormenting the pocket. He could become an average player at tackle or guard in the pros.
Center Michael Niese (Temple) — If Niese’s name sounds familiar to you as a Bears fan, it is because he was on Chicago’s practice squad in 2022. But if you wiped your memory clean of 2022 Bears memories, I wouldn’t blame you one bit. He also made his NFL debut in 2023 as a member of the Detroit Lions in their win against the Bears. Go figure. Yes, that means he has a standing connection with Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson. Hmm… Cornerback Robert Rochell (Central Arkansas) — Rochell was a fourth-round pick (121st overall) by the Los Angeles Rams. He spent two seasons with the Rams, but has made stops with the Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Dallas Cowboys since leaving Los Angeles. Rochell, 28, has 57 games of playing experience under his belt, including five starts. From Rochell’s pre-draft profile:A freakish athlete with outstanding size, length and explosiveness, Rochell has evaluators buzzing about his expected testing numbers. He typically works as a press-man corner but has all the tools necessary to play in a variety of coverages, including Cover 3, where he has displayed an ability to excel with his range and ball skills.
His technique and spotty transitions will be quickly discovered and exploited by pro talent so he might require a year for additional work and polish. He attacks throws like the former wideout he is and could become successful at baiting quarterbacks into throws they shouldn’t make. The ball production and rare physical traits/abilities could make him a fast riser in this draft as a Day 2 talent.
Cornerback Darren Hall (San Diego State) — Hall was also a fourth-round pick (108th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in 2021. Since leaving Atlanta, the 26-year-old cornerback has spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Commanders. Hall has 49 games (including 12 starts) of playing experience on his résumé. This is a breakdown of his game via his pre-draft profile:Hall plays with inconsistent technique but a natural feel for making a play on the football. He lacks restraint and has head-first play qualities that create risk-reward in coverage. He loses positioning when trailing routes and is missing top-end speed to keep from being stacked by talented targets. However, his timing and accuracy to affect the catch-point offers hope that he can improve his technique. That said, he has limitations that might push him toward a zone-based defense where he can focus on playing downhill both in coverage and with plus run support.
Linebacker John Bullock (Nebraska) — Since going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, Bullock has spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old played 15 games for the Bucs in 2025, but played more on special teams (253 snaps) than on defense (5).I don’t have major takeaways from this batch of workouts. This is probably just the Bears’ attempt to keep their contacts list fresh for the second half of the season. That said, it is interesting that the team had two cornerbacks and three offensive linemen in for tryouts after failing to make a trade to address the depth at either position before the trade deadline passed.
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