NFL rumors: 3 edge rushers Bears could still add to fill glaring need
There are a lot of new faces on the team that finished with the worst record in the NFL in 2022. The Chicago Bears still have some work to do.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been a popular subject this offseason. The player who ran for the second-most yards by a quarterback in a single season is hoping to take another step forward.
What about the other side of the ball? Former Colts’ defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ debut season as the Bears’ head coach was rocky to say the least. The team finished 3-14 and enter 2023 with a 10-game losing streak. Chicago allowed the most points per games and totaled an NFL-low 20 sacks. Speaking of which…
The Chicago Bears are in talks with several free agent edge rushers and are hoping to sign an edge rusher before the start of training camp, per @thekapman.
— Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) July 21, 2023
Earlier this offseason, Frank Clark latched on with the Broncos after being cut loose by the Chiefs. Leonard Floyd was a salary-cap casualty with the Rams but inked a deal with the Buffalo Bills. However, there are still three names out there that general manager Ryan Poles could consider.
No. 3 edge rusher Bears could still add: Carlos Dunlap
Originally a second-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010, Carlos Dunlap eventually became a two-time Pro Bowler for that organization. In 10-plus seasons with the club, he totaled 82.5 sacks. He was dealt to Seattle and wound up playing 25 regular-season games and amassing 13.5 QB traps for Pete Carroll’s club.
Dunlap spent 2022 with the Chiefs and played in every game. He finished with four sacks during the regular season and wound up earning a Super Bowl ring with Andy Reid’s team. The 13-year veteran has a career resume with 100.0 sacks and 22 forced fumbles.