The Chicago Bears, according to the Chicago Tribune, expect veteran offensive tackle John Tait to retire with one year remaining on his contract.
Tait, a ten year veteran, has been plagued by ankle injuries recently, despite starting all 16 games for the Bears last year.
Tait’s retirement could clear the way for the Bears to re-sign starting left tackle, John St. Clair, to switch over to the right side, and the team will also likely address the position in the early rounds of the draft.
Last year’s first round pick, Chris Williams missed the first half of last year due to back surgery but is projected as the starter at left tackle this year and for years to come. Should the club find a solid right tackle in the draft they could be in the enviable position of having two young offensive linemen anchoring their offensive line for years to come.