The Chicago Bears can fill a significant void on their roster by adding a veteran before training camp to lessen the load.
The primary problem on the Chicago Bears squad at the moment is Montez Sweat’s opposite position as an EDGE rusher. It is imperative to have another edge rusher that can apply pressure, especially considering the defense the team prefers to play.
The team currently has rookie Austin Booker, Dominique Robinson, and other players scheduled to compete for the starting position. However, free agent Tyus Bowser, a former Ravens pass rusher, is a player who, despite one unfortunate injury, has been a productive player in the NFL and would instantly improve the defensive.
Bears can shoot up NFC hierarchy with this final free agency signing
The Chicago Bears have one major hole on their roster, and they can address it ahead of training camp by bringing in a veteran to alleviate the pressure
By Sravan Gannavarapu | Jun 12, 2024
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Right now, the biggest issue stemming on the Chicago Bears roster is the EDGE rusher position opposite of Montez Sweat. Given the defense the team prefers to run, having another edge rusher capable of generating pressure is an absolute must.
Currently, the team has rookie Austin Booker, Dominique Robinson, and other slated in line to compete for the starting job, but sitting in free agency lies a player that despite one bad injury, has been a productive player in the NFL and would provide an instant plus to the defense, former Ravens pass rusher Tyus Bowser.
Coming out of the 2017 NFL Draft, Boswer’s Relative Athletic Score (RAS) was a 9.74. Given how general manager Ryan Poles greatly values the scale, this should be a no-brainer. It won’t cost as much either given how Boswer is coming off an injury season. However, in the previous four years, Boswer tallied 16 sacks. Is he a big time-difference maker? No, but he certainly can help.
The Chicago Bears should take a low-risk flier on Tyus Bowser to give their defense some help on the front line.
From Spotrac, Bowser’s current value is $5.5 million. If the Bears were interested, a one-year deal for $6 million would not be a bad contract offer, just to see where he is at. If he were to exceed expectations, he could earn more in a future deal from either the Bears or another team. At 29 years of age, his tank is not fully empty yet.
