Top free agent targets at defensive line for Chicago Bears in 2024

The impact a top-tier pass rusher can have on a defense was demonstrated last season when the Bears acquired Montez Sweat through

might use another edge rusher to complement him on the other side. The Bears could benefit from

another interior defensive lineman with Justin Jones hitting free agency. There’s a decent possibility Chicago will re-sign Jones, as he

had a fairly good year in 2023 and hasn’t missed a game in his two seasons as a Bear.

It is always possible to have additional rushers and corners. I adore that, you know that. But at this week’s combine, Bears coach Matt

Eberflus stated, “We’re getting close to being a pretty solid group.” In free agency, Eberflus and company should

Starting with interior linemen and ending with edge rushers, let’s examine the best defensive

linemen that could be available this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs just placed the franchise tag on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, making veteran pass rusher Chris Jones the team’s

top priority in terms of inking a contract extension. We still should include him here because in the off chance those talks should fail,

Jones will be the most sought after interior defensive lineman on the planet.

Over his eight-year NFL career, the 6-foot-6, 310-pound Jones has been a first-team All-Pro in each of the last two seasons. He is an

extremely durable player who has never missed more than three games in a season. The seasoned defensive tackle finished the

previous season with 16 starts, 30 tackles (13 for loss), 4 pass breakups, and 10.5 sacks. He had an incredible 90.3 pass rush grade last

year, according to PFF, with 14.0 sacks, 43 hurries, and 18 quarterback hits in 482 pass rush snaps.

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