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TJ Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds form solid duo

TJ Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds form solid duo

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 10: Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a play 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)

2023 stats: 113 total tackles, 5 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 4 interceptions, 1 touchdown, 7 pass breakups (16 starts)

Shortly after Edwards signed, the Bears inked Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year deal worth $72 million, their biggest splash signing of the offseason. Edmunds was tasked with taking over as Chicago’s field general, but it took a while for him to make an impact. Edmunds struggled early on with missed tackles and looked lost in coverage. His 13 missed tackles were the most he’s had since his rookie season and 12 more than he had in 2022. Things got better when Montez Sweat arrived, giving Edmunds more opportunities to make plays. His four interceptions were the most by a Bears linebacker since Brian Urlacher in 2007, and three of them came in the final seven games of the season. If the defensive line is causing chaos, Edmunds will be in a great position to make a play. If not, he’s going to struggle.

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