Adams (back) was placed on injured reserve Monday, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adams played 93 snaps at right tackle for Chicago this season, but hasn't been able to practice as of late due to an injured back. The Bears added Matt McCants off waivers to bring its roster back up to the 53-man limit.

Adams (back) is ruled out of Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

After collecting DNPs in practice throughout the week, Adams didn't even travel with the team to Detroit.

Adams was signed by the Bears on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Adams was originally a second-round pick in the 2012 draft, and played three seasons in Pittsburgh before a back injury kept him out of the 2015 season. The Bears released offensive lineman Nick Becton on Wednesday to make room for Adams.

Adams (back) was released by the Steelers with a failed physical designation, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adams missed the entire 2015 season and apparently still hasn't made a full recovery from the back surgery he had last summer. A 2012 second-round draft pick, he shouldn't have too much trouble finding employment if he ever gets healthy.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette indicates Kelvin Beachum will have to hold off Mike Adams for the Steelers' starting left tackle job. Beachum started 11 of the final 12 games of the season on Ben Roethlisberger's blind side after Adams was destroyed in pass protection the first four games, surrendering four sacks and 13 hurries. Adams has the draft pedigree as a former second-rounder, but Beachum is a technician and has consistently proved he can play. New OL coach Mike Munchak will try to turn Adams' career around.

Steelers 2012 second-round pick Mike Adams is expected to open the season as Pittsburgh's swing tackle. Per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Adams "has a long way to go" to push either LT Kelvin Beachum or RT Marcus Gilbert. Adams has flashed run-blocking prowess through two NFL seasons, but he's a major liability in pass protection.

The jury found the three men accused of stabbing Steelers OT Mike Adams last year not guilty on Wednesday. Adams was assaulted and stabbed in an alleged carjacking last June. He avoided major internal injuries. The defense claimed Adams started a fight that Saturday morning. With Adams having a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit, it was hard for the jury to believe his story. The former second-round pick hopes to jumpstart his career under new OL coach Mike Munchak.

Steelers OT Mike Adams is expected to be one of new OL coach Mike Munchak's "pet projects." Adams, the 56th pick in the 2012 draft, started the first four games of last season at left tackle but gave up four sacks and a whopping 19 pressures. He was benched in favor of Kelvin Beachum and relegated to backup duties for much of the remainder of the season. Munchak is one of the most well-repsected line coaches in the league. Adams could be in the mix to start at right tackle.

Steelers LT Mike Adams has lost his starting job. The Steelers will go with one of Levi Brown or Kelvin Beachum in Week 6. Through four games, Adams graded out as the eighth worst tackle by Pro Football Focus and has been demoted to third-string duties.

Mike Adams is expected to be the Steelers' Opening Day starter at left tackle. Coaches were disappointed with Marcus Gilbert's early-camp showing on Ben Roethlisberger's blindside, and have flipped the tackles. Adams is a bit of a question mark because he was beaten repeatedly in pass pro early last year before finishing strong, particularly as a run blocker. The Steelers want to become more of a run-minded team on the strength of Le'Veon Bell's legs.