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2020 NFL free agents: Bears backup OT Cornelius Lucas to Redskins, per report

Already needing improvement on the offensive line, the Bears lost a solid swing tackle in free agency.

By Jason Lieser

The Bears invested heavily in their offensive line, but the return has been underwhelming.

Former Bears offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, a key reserve for them last season, is leaving for the Redskins. They added him Thursday on a two-year, $5.3 million deal, ESPN reported.

Lucas, a six-year veteran, started eight games and played 48 percent of the snaps for the Bears in 2019. It is by far the richest contract of his career.

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