The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2023 season with a 7-10 record and failed to make the postseason for the third straight year. But they did land the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft for the second straight year.
Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in Chicago’s 2023 season. The Bears defense had some standout performances, including a pair of Pro Bowlers in cornerback Jaylon Johnson and defensive end Montez Sweat.
Here are the top 10 Bears defensive players (minimum 100 snaps) and what their grades were.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 15: Jaylon Johnson #33 of the Chicago Bears in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on October 15, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 22: T.J. Edwards #53 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after a play during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field on October 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 10: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears reacts during the second half in the game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on December 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32) poses after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 17: Jack Sanborn #57 of the Chicago Bears looks on during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992278 ORIG FILE ID: 1687020772
Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Greg Stroman Jr. (27) celebrates after stopping the Denver Broncos ballcarrier on third down in the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710554 ORIG FILE ID: 20231001_tdc_qt0_0087.JPG
Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive lineman Andrew Billings (97) and defensive lineman Justin Jones (93) line up against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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