The Chicago Bears are an interesting team to look out for.
Chicago took some positive steps forward in 2023 and should be significantly better in 2024. The Bears drafted phenom Caleb Williams and receiver Rome Odunze and also added Keenan Allen and D'Andre Swift.
The Bears are loaded on the offensive side of the football but still could use some work on defense. Chicago specifically could use a boost on the edge and reportedly have been discussing a reunion with defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer and Sportsnaut's Matt Johnson.
"According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Bears have been in talks with free agent edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue about a contract for the 2024 NFL season," Johnson said. "Ngakoue spent last season in Chicago, making 13 starts in Eberflus’ defense. While he finished with less than half as many sacks as he had in 2022 (9 1/2), Ngakoue at least provided some pass-rushing help. Considering his familiarity with the scheme and the coaching staff’s confidence in him, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Bears sign Ngakoue in a matter of weeks."
Ngakoue is a one-time Pro Bowler and is just 29 years old. He had four sacks last season in 13 games with the Bears. It wouldn't be shocking to see him top that number in 2024 as he had 9 1/2 in 2022 with the Indianapolis Colts and 10 in 2021 with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Bears could use some help on the edge and a reunion with Ngakoue certainly would make sense.
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