Is An Edge Rusher Next For Bears After Signing Swift, Byard?
The Bears agreed to deals to add running back D'Andre Swift and safety Kevin Byard. But they remain in the market for an edge rusher to pair with Montez Sweat.
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The Bears agreed to deals to add running back D'Andre Swift and safety Kevin Byard. But they remain in the market for an edge rusher to pair with Montez Sweat.
The Cowboys were the opposite of "all in" as free agency got going.
The Chicago Bears and former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett have agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract that guarantees $6.1 million, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. Everett has 284 receptions for 2,833 yards and 19 touchdowns over seven seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers. Everett gives the Bears a productive No. 2 tight end behind Cole Kmet, who's coming off his best season.
Johnson is one of the Bears veterans — along with receiver DJ Moore, among others — who have been in support of Fields’ return dating back to last season. Johnson sounded as if a trade would not lead to a locker-room fracture.
The Bears got a headstart on free agency when they signed Kevin Byard. But was it the right move? Here is our initial grade of the deal.