The Chicago Bears have wrapped their offseason program with the conclusion of their three-day mandatory minicamp, which has started to make things both clear and uncertain with this roster ahead of training camp.
The defense is going to look a lot different under new head coach Matt Eberflus, which has to do with the new scheme and departure of key veterans across the board.
We’re still some time away before the team releases their first unofficial depth chart. But the defense is more clear than the offense at this point.
Following the conclusion of the offseason program, we’re predicting what Chicago’s starting defense will look like in 2022.
DE Robert Quinn
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Robert Quinn is coming off an impressive season, where he broke the Bears’ single-season sack record with 18.5 total sacks and was a disruptive force off the edge. Quinn was absent during the entire offseason program as trade speculation continues to swirl. But, right now, it doesn’t sound like Quinn isn’t going anywhere.
DE Trevis Gipson
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While the Bears signed Al-Quadin Muhammad, Trevis Gipson projects to get an opportunity to start at edge rusher opposite Quinn. Gipson had an impressive 2021 season, where he saw significant action in place of an injured Mack. Gipson has seen starters reps throughout the offseason program with Quinn and Muhammad not in action.
DT Justin Jones
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After not signing Larry Ogunjobi due to a failed physical, Justin Jones is in line to serve as the three-technique on the defensive line. Jones is coming off an impressive season with the Chargers, where he had career highs in tackles (37), sacks (3.0) and QB hits (5).
DT Khyiris Tonga
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With Eddie Goldman’s release, Khyiris Tonga is next in line as the 1-technique (nose tackle) spot. Tonga…
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