NFL power rankings: Which teams will have the best defense?

NFL power rankings: Which teams will have the best defense this season?

Dec 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates his second interception with Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds speaks during a press conference at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

30. Chicago Bears

Notable additions: ILB Tremaine Edmunds, DE DeMarcus Walker, LB T.J. Edwards
Notable losses: N/A
2022 scoring defense: 32nd
2022 yards defense: 29th

The 2022 Bears’ defense was legitimately awful. They surrendered the most points per game in the NFL (27.2). In addition, they also finished last in sacks (20) and rushing touchdowns allowed (31).

The front office made a big splash in free agency, signing Pro Bowl linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year, $72 million deal.

DeMarcus Walker is a nice addition. He is coming off a breakout campaign, in which he recorded career-highs in sacks (seven), quarterback hits (16), and pressures (17).

T.J. Edwards finished seventh in the NFL in total tackles last season (159). He will bring a strong presence to the heart of the Bears’ defense.

All three players will certainly make the team better in 2023, but collectively, they are still not enough to make their defense an elite group.

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