27 Sherrick McManis DB

McManis (hamstring) returned for Thursday's Hall of Fame game, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

McMannis recently missed practice with a hamstring injury, but the cornerback now seems to be fully recovered. He's competing for a depth role in the Bears secondary.

McManis sat out Friday's practice session due to a hamstring injury, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The severity of McManis' hamstring injury is unclear, but the team hasn't expressed concern about him missing an extended period of time. The veteran corner appears to be in line for a reserve role this season and his potential absence from further practices will open up a few reps for Doran Grant and Cre'von LeBlanc.

McManis inked a two-year deal with the Bears on Thursday, Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune reports.

McManis has spent the past six seasons in Chicago, cementing himself as a special team's ace. Last season he led the Bears with 269 snaps on special teams, despite missing three games. In addition to tying a team-high 12 special teams tackle last season, he also blocked a field goal and recovered a fumble.

McManis tallied 13 stops and recovered a fumble in his eighth NFL season.

McManis played 31 defensive snaps, and he's had more than 45 just once during his eight-year career. Since he's primarily a special-teams player who doesn't return kicks, he carries very little value as an IDP as he enters unrestricted free agency.

McManis (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

McManis was back in action Thursday and it appears he'll be ready to go for Sunday's showdown with the Lions -- barring any major setbacks. The cornerback has missed the past three contests because of the hamstring ailment, so his return Sunday could go a long way in shoring up the Bears' secondary.