Chicago Bears
Jonathan Scott - #79 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 318 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/10/1983 |
| Birthplace | Dallas, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2006, 5th round, 8th pick by Lions |
Changes, same problems for Bears' O-line
The Bears are hoping this week’s changes to the starting O-line will be the solution to the OL problems they have been struggling with for years.
Bears hope for more positive signs from OLT Webb
Bears OLT J’Marcus Webb has eased some of the concerns about his play since QB Jay Cutler lit into him vs. the Packers in Week Two.
Bears add OT Scott
The Bears signed OT Jonathan Scott and waived P Ryan Quigley on Monday, and DT Nate Collins was reinstated to the Bears’ active roster.
Lions place RB Best on PUP list
Lions RB Jahvid Best has not been cleared for contact and he will begin training camp on the active/physically-unable-to-perform list.
Lions add OT Scott
The Lions signed former Steelers OT Jonathan Scott on Tuesday and released OT Johnny Culbreath.
Steelers cut OT Scott
The Steelers released OT Jonathan Scott on Thursday. Scott played in 12 games with five starts for Pittsburgh last season.
OLG switch latest Steelers' OL change
All season, the Steelers haven't hesitated to make changes along their offensive line, and left guard was one example in Week 12.
Steelers re-sign Starks, release Chris Scott
The Steelers have re-signed OT Max Starks to a one-year contract and released OT Chris Scott, the team announced Wednesday.
Steelers re-sign pair of OTs
The Steelers, keeping a pair of key members of their offensive line, have agreed on contracts with OTs Willie Colon and Jonathan Scott, according to published reports.
Steelers' offensive line answers critics, opens holes
The Steelers' O-line once more is being questioned. But if it wins a Super Bowl, after everything it has endured, the critics will be silenced.
Steelers turn to Scott to replace valuable OLT Starks
Jonathan Scott will step in for Steelers OLT Max Starks, who will miss the rest of the season with a neck injury, but we hear the loss of Starks shouldn't be underestimated.
Report: Steelers OLT Starks could be done for season
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers starting OLT Max Starks has a serious neck injury and consulted with doctors late Tuesday to determine if surgery is required.
Three linemen visit Steelers
Three linemen visited the Steelers Friday as they look to add some depth in the trenches. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported that DE Baraka Atkins, OT Allen Barbre and OG Donald Thomas all visited the Steelers.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears and offensive tackle Jonathan Scott have agreed to a one-year contract.|||||||
The 6-foot-6, 318-pound Scott signed with the Bears last September and appeared in 12 games while making seven starts - six at right tackle. He has started 35 of 70 games played for Detroit (2006-07), Buffalo (2009), Pittsburgh (2010-11) and Chicago (2012) after being drafted in the fifth round by the Lions in 2006. He was let go by Pittsburgh last July and picked up by Detroit, but he got released off injured reserve after suffering a knee injury.
Scott will miss the season with a knee injury.|||||||
He missed the entire preseason with a knee injury. He appeared in 12 games with the Steelers last season.
Scott was expected to miss the Bills game at Tennessee on Sunday.|||||||
The Bills said Saturday that Scott, sidelined by a sprained ankle the last three games, will be out for personal reasons. His absence could force the Bills to call on rookie Jamon Meredith or veteran backup Kirk Chambers. Meredith is nursing an injury of his own, having sprained his right knee in a game against the Texans on Nov. 1.
Scott was signed by the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.|||||||
A fifth-round pick by Detroit in the 2006 draft out of Texas, Scott had six starts in 20 appearances over two seasons with the Lions before he was released in August. In college, he started his final 43 games and was an All-American in his senior season. Coach Dick Jauron said signing Scott allows the team to bolster its depth at tackle going into next season.
Scott was strapped to a board and taken off via motorized cart during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game at Dallas. The team said it was a hip injury.|||||||
Scott's injury was a scary moment.
