The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2022 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. There are a number of players, coaches and front office members that are crucial to the team’s success this season.
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 most important Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2021 season, look ahead to 2022 and tackle the biggest question facing them this year.
We’re now in the single digits of the list and coming in at No. 9 is defensive end Trevis Gipson, who is primed to become a breakout star this season.
Background
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov 21. 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Position: Defensive end
Age: 25
Experience: 3rd season
2022 cap hit: 976,418
2021 recap
Chicago Bears’ Trevis Gipson reacts to a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Gipson may not have had the record-breaking season that teammate Robert Quinn enjoyed, but the second-year pro still had a breakout season that not many saw coming. The former Tulsa standout sacked the quarterback seven times last season and forced five fumbles in 2021. Only Khalil Mack and Charles Tillman have punched ball out more than Gipson over the last 10 years. He also totaled 39 tackles, including seven for loss.
Speaking of Mack, his lingering foot injury that caused him to miss the second half of the season allowed Gipson more playing time in his place. He started nine games and seemed to get better as the year wore on. Five of his sacks and four of his forced fumbles came in the team’s final eight games. His signature Thor sack celebration was on full display and he was a pleasant surprise in an otherwise dreadful season.
2022 outlook
Jan 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears outside linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) forces a fumble as he tackles New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Gipson may have burst onto the scene in 2021, but he won’t be a surprise when this season kicks off. He’s consistently billed as one of the team’s biggest potential breakout players for…
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