The Chicago Bears have been busy meeting with many of the 2016 NFL Draft quarterback prospects, but the team might be turning their attention to a veteran free agent roughly one week before the draft is set to get underway.

According to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora, free agent Brian Hoyer could sign with the Bears by the end of the week if he isn’t locked up by the Denver Broncos first:

On the Brian Hoyer front, will visit DEN as @AdamCaplan reported. If he doesn't sign there, expect him to a Bear by end of week — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 20, 2016

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Hoyer is a logical fit for the Bears, having played under offensive coordinator Dowel Loggains with the Cleveland Browns in 2014. Loggains was the Browns quarterback coach that year, helping Hoyer throw for 3,326 yards, 12 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

A journeyman quarterback, Hoyer has played for five teams during his seven-year career: Patriots, Steelers, Cardinals, Browns and Texans. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Michigan State in 2009, and has flashed some appealing upside during his time as a starter.

That said, Hoyer is what he is at this point in his career. He’d make the perfect backup quarterback for the Bears, as his familiarity with Loggains combined with his ability to be a functional starter in the NFL would provide the team with a viable option as a starting quarterback in the event Jay Cutler goes down with injury.