Chicago Bears tight end Kellen Davis, left, and running back Matt Forte walk to the field during training camp Sunday at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill.
Adrian native Kellen Davis is in the mix to start at tight end for the Chicago Bears.
The Bears traded standout tight end Greg Olsen last week to the Carolina Panthers, allowing Davis to challenge for a starting spot. Davis took reps with the first team offense during the first few days of practice, according to several reports.
“I feel like it’s a good opportunity to move up the depth chart,’’ Davis told the Chicago Tribune. “I’ve got to try to take the next step."
Veteran tight end Desmond Clark has agreed to terms with the Bears. His role has not been determined.
The Bears also signed former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth. Davis (6-foot-7, 262 pounds) and Spaeth (6-7, 270) are both classic, bruising tight ends.
‘’We’re not looking for Kellen Winslow; we’re looking for Mike Ditka,’’ Bears general manager Jerry Angelo told reporters Sunday. ‘’And so, the tight ends we have now really fit more of the profile we want for our offense.’’
The Olsen trade surprised Davis.
"I was headed down to camp, and I was getting calls about it,’’ Davis told the Chicago Tribune. “It was crazy. I was like, ‘What is going on?’ It was just so unexpected. But Greg got a great deal in Carolina. He got broke off. Hopefully, he can do well there. And hopefully, I can take the next step here.’’
The 2003 Adrian High School graduate enters his fourth professional season. The Bears selected Davis out of Michigan State in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Davis has 10 receptions for 94 yards and four touchdowns in 32 career games (five starts) with the Bears.
Last regular season, Davis made one catch for a 19-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. He made two catches for 42 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks.
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