There are high expectations for the Chicago Bears defense heading into the 2024 season, where they return most of their starters and are looking to build on a strong close to the previous year.
When looking at this defense, they have the potential to have a top linebacker duo (with T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds) and secondary (with Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Kyler Gordon, Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard). While the defensive line is the biggest question mark, it helps that they have a Pro Bowl edge rusher in Montez Sweat and a stout run defender in Andrew Billings. There’s plenty of young talent on this defensive roster that will be key to the unit’s success.
Here are last year’s PFF grades for every member of Chicago’s projected starting defense in 2024.
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 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker (95) celebrates a defensive play against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 31: Gervon Dexter Sr. #99 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field on December 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/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)
Nov 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) reacts after a play against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
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