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Bears named best fit for former $45 Eagles All-Pro edge rusher
Bears named best fit for former $45 Eagles All-Pro edge rusher originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Due to the Chicago Bears much-improved offense in 2025-26, many overlooked the franchises problematic pass-rushing woes.Chicago only recorded 35 sacks and rarely generated enough pressure to make opposing quarterbacks uncomfortable. According to USA Todays Tyler Dragon, the Bears could improve their pass-rushing chops next season by signing a former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro edge rusher.(Haason) Reddicks production has taken a precipitous decline since four straight double-digit sack seasons from 2020 to 2023, Dragon wrote last Wednesday.Hell turn 32 in September, but his 34 pressures last year wouldve ranked fourth on the Bears in 2025. Chicago needs another edge rusher opposite Montez Sweat and didnt address their pass rush need in the draft. Chicago had the NFCs worst pass rush win rate in 2025, per ESPN and can use a vet like Reddick to provide a boost.Reddicks inability to continue fighting his way into the backfield and violently taking down QBs weekly explains why hes currently a free agent. In other words, the 32-year-olds edge rushing hasnt been below average lately, as he's only recorded 3.5 sacks the past two seasons and appears to be on a downward spiral.Still, hes a capable defender who logged 50 sacks in a four-year span and is definitely worth a look given his respectable track record in the big leagues. Will the Bears be the franchise to give him that look? Only time will tell.More NFL:Packers named best fit for ex-Eagles $45 million 16-sack starCowboys predicted to cut ties with George Pickens in favor of declining $10 million Bills WREagles named top landing spot for former Cowboys $21 million starter
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