BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Chicago Bears defensive tackle Brian Price left practice early on Sunday after he suffered a stinger, according to head coach Lovie Smith.

Price has been a work in progress ever since he got traded to the Bears from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a seventh-round draft choice. The defensive tackle has dealt with a variety of health-related and personal issues that have understandably set him back as far as his level of play on the field is concerned.

Keep in mind, Price is still a young 23 years old and did display the ability to be an NFL starting-caliber defensive tackle during his two-year stint with the Bucs.

Even if it takes a full year until Price is physically and mentally ready to contribute, the Bears only parted with a seventh rounder to acquire him. An athletic defensive lineman who is able to rush the passer seems like a pretty good trade off for a late draft pick.