The Chicago Bears and former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett have agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract that guarantees $6.1 million, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. Everett has 284 receptions for 2,833 yards and 19 touchdowns over seven seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers. Everett gives the Bears a productive No. 2 tight end behind Cole Kmet, who's coming off his best season.
Jaylon Johnson became one of the highest-paid NFL defensive players only after a private mental and emotional personal battle. The Chicago Bears' fifth-year cornerback signed a four-year contract extension last week for a reported $76 million, and on Monday he revealed he regarded it as a personal triumph not merely because it confirmed his football abilities. Pro Football Focus graded him the top cornerback in the league last season.
Bears GM Ryan Poles spoke to the media for about 15 minutes Tuesday morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Poles expects to be busy this week as the Bears begin the process of deciding whether to draft a Quarterback or stick with Justin Fields and trade the #1 Pick in April’s Draft. Poles […]