Column: It’s time for the Chicago Bears to take a look at Alex Leatherwood — and whether he can fill a need in 2023

Column: It’s time for the Chicago Bears to take a look at Alex Leatherwood — and whether he can fill a need in 2023

Whether due to injury or not, the Chicago Bears are at a point where they need to evaluate offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood and get an idea of whether he can reduce by one their robust list of offseason needs. The Bears claimed the 2021 first-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders off waivers Aug. 31 — not a no-risk investment when you consider they inherited his rookie contract that includes nearly $6 million in guarantees. Of course, if Leather…