T.J. Edwards, linebacker
Grade: A
Comment: The native of Lake Villa, Ill., who grew up idolizing Brian Urlacher, now will anchor the Bears defense after a season in which he racked up a career-high 159 tackles (99 solo, 10 for a loss) for the Eagles.
Tremaine Edmunds, linebacker
Grade: A
Comment: Chicago’s intentions of improving its defense are clear. The Bears opened free agency by adding T.J. Edwards from Philly. Now they get the highly coveted Edmunds, who was No. 8 on The Athletic’s ranking of free agents (and No. 2 linebacker), to further fortify their defensive front. Boasting great size (6-5, 250) and athleticism, Edmunds makes plays all over the field whether against the run, as a pass-rusher or in pass coverage.
Nate Davis, guard
Grade: B
Comment: Continuing their aggressive approach, the Bears address their offensive line as well. When healthy, the former Titan and No. 2 guard in The Athletic’s free-agent rankings played at a Pro Bowl level. But injuries slowed him in 2021 and 2022. If he can return to his top form and remain on the field, Davis will improve a line that surrendered 58 sacks last season.
Robert Tonyan, tight end
Grade: B
Comment: The Bears continue their efforts to improve Justin Fields’ supporting cast, adding a divisional rival in Tonyan on a one-year deal.
DJ Moore, receiver
Grade: B+
Comment: In a single trade, the Bears accelerated their roster turnaround and will be able to help quarterback Justin Fields. Credit general manager Ryan Poles for being willing to trade down all the way to No. 9 to gain extra value. Too often teams end up getting married to where they are slotted and not wanting to deviate far from that spot. The Bears walked away with far, far more out of this deal than the No. 1 pick was worth to them. I also really like that the Bears were able to pry Moore from the Panthers … He fills a crucial need, one that was not going to be easily filled in free agency given the weak receiver class.
T.J. Edwards, linebacker
Grade: A
Comment: This is a steal for a highly productive off-ball linebacker in the prime of his career. The 26-year-old Edwards’ numbers were excellent across the board for the Eagles last season, as he allowed 0.6 yards per coverage snap, the eighth-best mark among linebackers with at least 250 coverage snaps, per NFL Next Gen Stats. He also ranked seventh in run stop win rate among linebackers and had a strong 38% pass rush win rate in a small sample.
T.J. Edwards, linebacker
Grade: A+
Comment: The first…
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