Bears Defense Needs Edge Rush Help | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today football news powered by AI. The Chicago Bears are building a solid offense, but their defense needs some serious work if they want to compete for a championship. General Manager Ryan Poles is actively looking to boost the past rush, specifically seeking a strong edge presence to play alongside Montez Sweat. While no deals are happening today, there's a good chance they'll make a move before the trade deadline in November. The second area is also a concern. They've already lost a safety to a long-term knee injury, and cornerback Kyler Gordon is starting the season on the physically unable to perform list. With the calf issue, this puts even more pressure on the defensive line to generate pressure, which hasn't been their strong suit. Last season, their pressure rate was low, and their past rush win rate was among the worst in the league. Even with Montez Sweat leading the team in SACS, it highlights the need for more consistent disruption up front. The reason signing a Marcus Davenport, a former first round pick, offers some potential,

1:04but his injury history is a significant question mark. He's played very little over the past three seasons. Looking ahead, there might be some top-tier edge rushers available closer to the trade deadline. However, teams are usually hesitant to move those kinds of players until late October. So, it pulls once to add someone sooner, it's more likely to be a role player who can make a smaller, but still valuable, contribution to improving their past rush. This defensive overhaul is crucial for the Bears' future success. They're clearly prioritizing strengthening that side of the ball, and it'll be interesting to see what moves they make to solidify their defense, and give Caleb Williams and the offense the support they need.