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The Chicago Bears are signing former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.

Moore](https://www.nfl.com/players/d-j-moore/). Their father, Ferrell, was a tight end for the Dolphins and Seahawks in the 1980s and 1990s. That $20M-per-year average is higher than the $18 million annual average for Edmunds. The Bears clearly balked at Smith's long-term contract demands, and he ended up signing a five-year, $100 million extension in Baltimore. [trading](https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-trading-no-1-overall-pick-to-panthers-for-wr-d-j-moore-four-draft-picks) the No. Edmunds and Edwards are expected to be two big parts of a remade Bears defense.

The Tennessee Titans will need to find a new starting right guard after free agent Nate Davis joins the Chicago Bears on a three-year deal.

So far, the Bears were in on Mike McGlinchey but did not land him as he ended up with the Denver Broncos. But Poles found a way to address the guard position a ...

[Nate Davis](//247sports.com/Player/Nate-Davis-34101). So far, the Bears were in on [Mike McGlinchey](//247sports.com/Player/Mike-McGlinchey-14780) but did not land him as he ended up with the Denver Broncos. [Ryan Poles](//247sports.com/Player/Ryan-Poles-26654) hinted that he would attempt to address the needs in the trenches through free agency and the draft.

T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds will fortify the LB corps while Nate Davis will bolster the offensive line.

[Roquan Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915189/roquan-smith), [Shaquille Leonard](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3056362/shaquille-leonard) and [C.J. [Roquan Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915189/roquan-smith) midseason in 2022. Mosley](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16720/cj-mosley). [Nate Davis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3120070/nate-davis), OL [Teven Jenkins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4038457/teven-jenkins)' transition from tackle to right guard last season. Moore](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915416/dj-moore) in the trade, a move that instantly upgrades the receiving corps around quarterback [Justin Fields](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4362887/justin-fields). The Bears are paying him $19.5 million over three years with $12 million guaranteed, according to a source. The first round of the [2023 NFL draft](https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/news) begins April 27 on ESPN. The Bears made a big financial commitment to Edmunds, whose $50 million in guaranteed money trails only linebackers The focus for Chicago in free agency is on both the offensive and defensive lines. [Carolina Panthers](/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers) in exchange for No. [NFL free agency](/nfl/nfl-free-agency/) is off and running, and we're [keeping track of every major signing, trade and release](/nfl/story/_/id/35768334/nfl-free-agency-updates-2023-latest-signings-trades-rumors-news-buzz-big-contracts) of the 2023 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and [grades from our experts](/nfl/insider/story/_/id/35793719/2023-nfl-free-agency-grades-top-signings-trades-latest-deals-draft-outlook).

The Bears traded their #1 overall pick to the Carolina Panthers for star wide receiver DJ Moore and a slew of draft picks for this year and next.

Draft: The Bears will now pick No. 1 overall pick to the Carolina Panthers for star wide receiver DJ Moore and a slew of draft picks for this year and next. 9 overall in the draft, which could take them out of the running for the elite defensive players coming out of college.

The Chicago Bears didn't waste any time. They've come to terms on a three-year deal with veteran linebacker T.J. Edwards.

Given his athletic profile, it’s a reasonable assumption that Edwards will man the weakside linebacker spot. Based on early rumors, it sounds like the Bears will be active next month, trying to upgrade their front four after a disastrous 2022. Either way, Edwards is the first step in overhauling a front seven that was among one of the NFL’s worst in 2022. He may not be Roquan Smith, but he is a solid player that greatly helps a weak linebacking corps. He can play both outside and in the middle, depending on where Matt Eberflus and the coaching staff see him. Getting him for less than $7 million per year is a big win for the Bears.

The former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker is a Lake Villa, Illinois native and has spent the past four years with the Philadelphia Eagles. He's appeared in 61 ...

[multiple reports](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635314673196363776), the Bears have agreed to a three-year deal with linebacker [T.J. The former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker is a Lake Villa, Illinois native and has spent the past four years with the Philadelphia Eagles. Edwards](//247Sports.com/Player/TJ-Edwards-33470).

Ryan Poles is doing some solid work on offense right now. It started with the addition of D.J. Moore at wide receiver, giving Justin Fields a ...

Davis is a step in the right direction. The Chicago Bears offensive line is the group everybody has circled. Now the Chicago Bears offensive line is getting some love. The trick is keeping that personality while improving the protection. It is hardly a surprise the Bears like him. Protecting Fields is a priority, but the team appears intent on maintaining their identity.

Davis has only played right guard during his four-year career. Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus were complimentary of Teven Jenkins and his move to right ...

The Bears' offensive line was a catastrophe in 2022. [perfect place to select a left tackle](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/2023-nfl-mock-draft-where-will-bears-go-after-trade-panthers). 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers, the Bears now sit at No. Will the Bears now turn their attention to Kaleb McGary or make a run at left tackle Orlando Brown? If the Bears want Davis to start at right guard, what does that NFL Media's Ian Rapoport was the first to report the move.

The Chicago Bears still have the most cap space heading into NFL Free Agency, even after absorbing wide received D.J. Moore's contract. Here are the players ...

The Chicago Bears still have the most cap space heading into NFL Free Agency, even after absorbing wide received D.J. Moore's contract. Here are the players ...

[Click here for more details on McGlinchey's deal.](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/nfl-rumors-mike-mcglinchey-broncos-agree-massive-five-year-contract) It's a [three-year, $30 million deal](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635383320120020992). [Edwards was a teammate of Jack Sanborn at Wisconsin](https://twitter.com/adamjahns/status/1635314670809804802). It's a four-year deal for $72 million, per [ESPN's Adam Schefter](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1635370472077664256). [NFL Network's Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635331888494829568). He definitely creates a little headache for you." [NFL Network's Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635314673196363776). [NFL Network's Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635369822732300290). Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke reuniting with head coach Matt Eberflus is another name tied to the Bears. The Bears have been tied to mainly players in the trenches. The Bears need a pass rusher. That seems like a big drop off, but the Bears still have the most salary cap space in the NFL by a wide margin.

The Chicago Bears wasted no time in moving for three major signings ahead of free agency, agreeing deals for Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and Nate Davis ...

The 25-year-old registered over 2,000 yards and 11 touchdowns in the last two seasons and is a new weapon for Fields and the Bears offence. The Bears also agreed to deals with former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Edwards as well as Davis, who left the Titans, after Chicago entered free agency with more than $100m in salary cap space. The biggest splash came in the form of Edmunds, who left the Buffalo Bills for the bears on a front-loaded four-year deal worth $72million with $50m guaranteed.

Chicago reportedly agreed to terms with a pair of linebackers — Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards — as well as offensive guard Nate Davis. Edmunds, the former ...

Chicago traded the No. 1 pick and then added a pair of linebackers, finding good value in every move.

Former Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker reportedly signed an NFL free agent deal with the Chicago Bears on Monday.

We spoke to Mike Moraitis of Titans Wire to give us a rundown on what we can expect from new Bears OG Nate Davis.

In fact, I think he could be even better than he was with the Titans if he has a better right tackle next to him. MM: The Titans have had a revolving door of offensive linemen who have played very poorly in recent years. I really like this signing for the Bears and Davis will be worth every penny if he can stay healthy. Mike Moraitis: A really solid right guard who has improved each and every year he’s been in the league. MM: Davis shines as a run-blocker, something that made him a valuable asset in Tennessee’s run-first offense. Davis, 26, has started 54 games for the Tennessee Titans at right guard in his first four seasons.

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects could the Chicago Bears select at pick 9? There are no shortage of options depending on free agency moves.

Moore gives the Bears a guy who can win down the field and has the chops to win on his own as well. Robinson is a wizard who could thrive in the running game with Fields and be a very strong pass-catching threat. His athleticism gives him the ability to recover with his footwork, and his big build gives him the ability to win with size and strength. This isn’t to say the Chicago Bears should do this, but there’s a strong chance that Bijan Robinson is easily the best player available when they’re on the clock. His technique in the back pedal is excellent, he transitions effortless, and can close space in an instant. His tackling skills are great and he brings the enforcer mentality of a safety. However, technically, his hands are very wide to catch edge rushers, and giving up the chest won’t fly in the league. There isn’t anyone better than him in space and on the move, where he has the identity of a bulldozer and a wrecking ball. The Chicago Bears made a big move in the 2023 NFL Draft, trading down from the top pick to the ninth overall selection in a mega deal with the Carolina Panthers. That deal landed them picks 9 and 61 in the 2023 NFL Draft, plus a first-rounder in 2024 and a second-rounder in 2025. He won on the interior with length, power, and quicks, but his plan on the edge was generating enough momentum to hopefully knock you backwards and on the ground. His footwork to recover is great, and his hand placement consistently got better over the course of the season.

That is DeMarcus Walker. The defensive end had a breakout season for the Tennessee Titans in 2022, notching seven sacks and 16 quarterback hits. He brings good ...

The key is not to get too caught up in the drama. Walker is merely the first piece of the puzzle. The Chicago Bears have three picks in the first two rounds. He can move inside and outside, using his power and length to create penetration at the line of scrimmage. Most of his sacks and pressures came over the final ten games of last season. The Chicago Bears couldn’t afford to leave the first day of free agency without getting some help for their defensive line.

After months of talk, the Bears' big spending day arrived. Ryan Poles added talent, but the underwhelming nature of Day 1 shows how much work is left to do.

It's a good reminder of the minuscule amount of talent the Bears were working with in 2022. He had a chance to follow that up with a flurry Monday and supercharge the Bears' momentum heading toward the draft. But at a certain point, a 3-14 team with holes across the board and $75 million in cap space has to make a splash in the critical areas. The trenches are still a massive issue for the Bears. [hit a home run on Friday](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/dj-moore-vital-bears-fleecing-panthers-several-reasons) when he fleeced the Carolina Panthers in a trade that saw the Bears add three draft picks and wide receiver D.J. The former Broncos had interest from the Bears and Browns but ultimately agreed to a three-year $51 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks. With Edwards and Edmunds in the second level, that shouldn't be the case in 2023. Poles then added right guard Nate Davis, agreeing to a three-year, $30 million deal with the 26-year-old. But the Bears watched McGlinchey, who they were heavily involved in discussions with, agree to a massive five-year deal with the Denver Broncos. In Edmunds, the Bears get a 24-year-old rangy, athletic linebacker who attacks downhill and can cover in space. Edwards wore the green dot as the MIKE linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles and will come home to do the same for the Bears. Poles dove back into the pool, this time forking over a four-year, $72 million deal to linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

The Bears are giving Bills free-agent linebacker Tremaine Edmunds a four-year, $72 million contract that includes $50 million guaranteed.

He returned in 2021 to start 14 games at right guard as the Titans finished with a 12-5 record and the top seed in the AFC. Edmunds has improved in pass coverage, with his route awareness and ability to get to depth as a zone defender. Edwards](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121544/tj-edwards) worth $19.5 million, including $12 million in guaranteed money, a source told ESPN's Courtney Cronin. Davis, 26, started 54 games at right guard for the Titans over the last four seasons, including 12 starts in 2022 before an ankle injury landed him on injured reserve in December. Over Edmunds' five years with the Bills, the linebacker has developed into one of the defense's leaders and key players. 7 -- Edmunds will turn just 25 years old in May despite already playing five NFL seasons.

A pair of Badger football alums are now NFL teammates. Oh, and they are in the same position room! Jack Sanborn and T.J. Edwards are teaming up in Chicago ...

Then everybody watched as Mike McGlinchey signed with Denver and Jawaan Taylor went to Kansas City. That leaves Kaleb McGary as the only viable name left. They ...

He is big and powerful, using a good anchor and long arms to clog running lanes. Expect the coaching staff to utilize him there a lot. However, he is a workhorse. The last signing of the day and arguably the most important. The Chicago Bears need a lot of help. The problem most of his career was pass protection. Davis really struggled through the first three seasons of his career. The Bears were widely expected to secure one of the top right tackles on the market. The 26-year-old has been a primary starter for the Philadelphia Eagles over the past two seasons. They demand a lot from their linebackers in coverage. Eberflus is a maestro with linebackers. There were plenty of unexpected twists along the way.

As March — Women's History Month — gets underway, women are continuing to break boundaries in professional sports.

From the Illini, then down to Texas Tech, Washington was building up her skills when it comes to recruiting young players. What’s the point of all this.” “There becomes a pipeline,” said Washington, who's official title is Bears Player Personnel Coordinator.

It's a heck of a bargain for general manager Ryan Poles, especially considering Edwards is coming off a career year with the Eagles. Last season, Edwards ...

The Chicago Bears have had a very interesting off-season so far. They were the worst team in the National Football League in 2022 which awarded them the ...

That kind of experience can really push a team forward as they build for the future. He is a linebacker coming from the team that just won the NFC and was the Super Bowl runner-up. He isn’t going to build a Super Bowl contender in one off-season but getting some good players is important for the next step in the rebuild.

The Chicago Bears made a splash in free agency with the addition of former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year, $72 million deal with ...

The only knock that’s keeping this signing below an A is that the Bears doubled down at the linebacker position after just agreeing to a modest deal with Edwards. The Bears had one of the worst linebacking corps in the NFL entering today. And in addition to the newly acquired Edwards, the Bears already had youngster Jack Sanborn, who flashed at times as a rookie in 2022. This signing certainly comes with a high level of risk, which is why I’ve given the move a B-, but it could certainly pay off if Edmunds continues to develop. The only real issue with this deal is a big one — Edmunds has had one great season after four that were average to below-average. The Bears have a litany of needs, and have invested $93 million total into a pair of off-ball linebackers. The Bears have rebuilt the middle of their defense in a couple moves with more active playmaking overall. It all kicked in last season, as Edmunds became the complete linebacker the Bills hoped he would be. He really seemed to put it together in 2022, though, and if he can maintain that level of play the Bears will be in good shape with him and T.J. Edmunds had a rough first four years in the league — he made splash plays here and there but a lack of consistency held him back. First, off-ball linebacker is a non-premium position in the NFL. It’s the largest deal for an inside linebacker in the NFL.

The Bears on Tuesday signed long-snapper Patrick Scales to a one-year contract extension and fullback Khari Blasingame to a two-year extension.

Eiselen originally signed with the Bears in 2020 as an undrafted free agent from Yale. Blasingame entered the NFL with the Vikings in 2019 as an undrafted free agent from Vanderbilt. He served as the team's long-snapper in the final five contests in 2015 and all 16 games in 2016 before missing the entire 2017 season with a torn ACL he sustained in the third preseason game.

NFL free agency is here. The Chicago Bears have more cap space than any other team in the league, even after trading the No. 1 overall pick to the Carolina.

[Click here for more details on McGlinchey's deal.](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/nfl-rumors-mike-mcglinchey-broncos-agree-massive-five-year-contract?chrcontext=WMAQ) It's a [three-year, $30 million deal](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635383320120020992). [Edwards was a teammate of Jack Sanborn at Wisconsin](https://twitter.com/adamjahns/status/1635314670809804802). It's a four-year deal for $72 million, per [ESPN's Adam Schefter](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1635370472077664256). [free agency](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/nfl-free-agency?chrcontext=WMAQ) is here. Moore in return, plus a haul of [draft](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/nfl-draft?chrcontext=WMAQ) picks. Shortly after, reports showed the Bears signed Homer. He definitely creates a little headache for you." The Bears have been tied to mainly players in the trenches. The Bears need a pass rusher. That seems like a big drop off, but the Bears still have the most salary cap space in the NFL by a wide margin. The [Chicago Bears](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears?chrcontext=WMAQ) have more cap space than any other team in the league, even after trading the No.