ESPN says Chicago Bears are the best fit for free agent coming off a career season
ESPN thinks the Chicago Bears are the best fit for a free agent defender that's coming off a career season in the NFL. On Tuesday, ESPN's Matt Bowen detailed the best NFL fits this offseason for some of the league's top free agents. And he thinks Houston Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard would fit well […]
ESPN thinks the Chicago Bears are the best fit for a free agent defender that's coming off a career season in the NFL.
On Tuesday, ESPN's Matt Bowen detailed the best NFL fits this offseason for some of the league's top free agents.
And he thinks Houston Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard would fit well in Chicago.
From ESPN: General manager Ryan Poles made the trade last season to acquire defensive end Montez Sweat, which changed the Bears' defensive setup. Now Poles could add another edge defender in Greenard, who is explosive off the ball and makes plays late in the down with his fantastic effort level. Last season, Greenard had 12.5 sacks and a pass rush win rate of 22%, the sixth best in the league. And his instincts show up as a run-defender, too.
Greenard had the best year of his career in 2023, totaling 12.5 sacks and 52 tackles while playing in 15 games.
The former Florida Gators standout had the best year of his career at the perfect time. And that could be what keeps him from landing in Chicago. The Bears have one of the best salary cap situations in the league, but that doesn't mean they're going to start practicing unwise spending habits. Greenard seems like the type of player that would be a great addition to the Bears' roster, but I wouldn't expect Chicago to make a crazy offer. If his price gets too out of control, he won't be playing in Chicago in 2024.
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