Bears sign linebacker T.J. Edwards to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
The Chicago Bears signed linebacker T3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
T.J. EDWARDS #53 - LINEBACKER - CHICAGO BEARS
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Roster Moves: Bears sign T.J. Edwards to two-year extension The Chicago Bears on Thursday signed veteran linebacker T.J. Edwards to a two-year extension through 2027.
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PHOTOS: Best of T.J. Edwards T.J. Edwards is staying in Chicago thanks to a two-year contract extension. Take a look at some of the best photos of the linebacker from hi...
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Deadspin | Reports: Bears, LB T.J. Edwards agree to 2-year, $20M contract extension Deadspin | Reports: Bears, LB T.J. Edwards agree to 2-year, $20M contract extension
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Bears, T.J. Edwards agree to 2-year, $20 million extension: Source Edwards set career-high marks in sacks (four) and tackles for loss (12) last season.
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Ryan Poles' most successful free agent acquisition properly rewarded No free agent signed by Ryan Poles has done as much to justify his contract as linebacker T.J. Edwards and now his extension shows he's prop...
4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Reports: Bears, LB T.J. Edwards agree to 2-year, $20M contract extension The Chicago Bears and linebacker T.J.Edwards have agreed on a two-year, $20 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Wed...
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Bears Continue Run of Defensive Contract Extensions With T.J. Edwards Deal The Wisconsin product has provided Chicago consistently solid play.
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Chicago Bears extend linebacker for two more years The Chicago Bears have reached a contract extension with linebacker T.J. Edwards.
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Lands two-year, $20M extension The Bears signed Edwards to a two-year, $20 million contract extension Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Edwards was headed into the final year of his three-year, $19.5 million deal but is now locked up through the 2027 campaign. Edwards has started all 17 regular-season games each of the last three seasons and has posted four consecutive 100-tackle years. In 2024, Edwards recorded 129 tackles (79 solo), including a career-best 4.0 sacks, three pass breakups, including one interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He played 99 percent of the Bears' defensive snaps and should again function as an every-down linebacker for new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
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Finishes down year Edwards tallied four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Edwards came into this season averaging 157 tackles, but he fell to 129 across 17 regular-season games. Although the linebacker had a strong tackle total, it wasn't the elite IDP production fantasy managers had been accustomed to. Conversely, Edwards set a career high with 4.0 sacks, besting his previous high of 2.5 sacks. Edwards is heading into the last year of his deal with the Bears.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Finishes down year Edwards tallied four tackles and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Edwards came into this season averaging 157 tackles, but he fell to 129. Although the linebacker had a strong tackle total, it wasn't the elite IDP production fantasy managers had been accustomed to. Conversely, Edwards set a career high with 4.0 sacks, besting his previous high of 2.5 sacks. The linebacker is heading into the last year of his deal with the Bears.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Kevin Byard ROCKS Malik Willis to force fumble, T.J. Edwards recovers Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards recovers a fumble forced by safety Kevin Byard III, who blitzes and flattens Packers quarterback Malik Willis.
JANUARY 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Big Guys in a Benz: T.J. Edwards T.J. Edwards talks cooking and all things Chicago on the latest edition of 'Big Guys in a Benz'.
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Another strong outing Edwards collected eight tackles in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Impact Edwards has tallied at least eight stops in four of Chicago's last five games, and he remains a solid IDP with a consistent scoring floor with occasional upside.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Strong performance in defeat Edwards tallied eight tackles and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Impact Edwards has increased his production since Week 10. During those six games, the linebacker has posted at least eight tackles four times while recording sacks in each of the last two games. Edwards remains a great IDP floor play, but the added upside is a great boost during the fantasy playoffs.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: T.J. Edwards corrals Sam Darnold for an 8-yard sack Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards sacks Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold for an 8-yard loss.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Vikings' passing attack is as potent as ever with Addison's surge as Bears prepare for a rematch
The Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work when the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last monthDECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Latest loss shows issues go beyond coach as Bears' skid hits 7 in first game under Thomas Brown
The Chicago Bears hoped the first in-season head coaching change in the founding NFL franchise’s history would be the parachute a free-falling team neededDECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads team in stops Edwards recorded 10 tackles and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Impact Edwards reached double digits in tackles for the third time this season while also posting his second sack of the campaign. With at least six tackles in all but one game this season, the linebacker remains a solid-floor IDP option with occasional upside.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bears fall flat in their first game under interim coach Thomas Brown
The Chicago Bears responded to the first in-season coach firing in franchise history with one of their worst performances of the seasonDECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHT: T.J. Edwards, Gervon Dexter Sr. force Goff into sack for 9-yard loss Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards and defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. sack Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Solid tackle numbers Edwards recorded nine tackles in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Impact Edwards has tallied between 6-9 stops in eight of 11 games. The veteran has a strong weekly scoring floor while mixing in the occasional spike game, making him a reliable IDP.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Huge performance in loss Edwards tallied 13 tackles and an interception in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Impact This was the first time in five games that Edwards posted more than seven tackles in a game. The veteran will remain a high-floor IDP with potential for occasional spike performances.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: T.J. Edwards picks off Drake Maye pass Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards intercepts Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
