Chicago Bears urged to make one final offseason move
It's been quite an impactful offseason for the Chicago Bears, including the hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach, which had CBS Sports donning them offseason champions for the second straight year. But that doesn't mean they're necessarily done with training camp on the horizon.
ESPN's Aaron Schatz recently proposed one final offseason move for the Bears -- sign linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, which would reunite Johnson with a former Detroit Lions player.
"Linebacker depth is a bit of a problem for the Bears right now," wrote Schatz. "They don't need a starter because they have T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds, but former Lions linebacker Reeves-Maybin would be a good depth addition. He also is a big help on special teams, having made the Pro Bowl for special teams just two seasons ago. The Bears' special teams were strong in 2024, but another good gunner never hurts."
While Chicago is set with T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds, there are still questions about the third linebacker spot following Jack Sanborn's departure in free agency. Right now, that appears to be a battle between third-year pro Noah Sewell and rookie Ruben Hyppolite II. Adding Reeves-Maybin would certainly give the Bears an experienced veteran to contend for that third linebacker role, as well as provide depth at a position of need.
With new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen leading the charge, there are high expectations for the unit in 2025, especially with the veteran pieces in place, including cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon and defensive end Montez Sweat, as well as Edwards and Edmunds. But solidifying depth at positions of need, including linebacker, is just as important for the success of this defense in 2025 and beyond.
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