Bears Re-sign Bryant, Target Pass Rush in Draft

0:00On April 1st, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and General Manager Ryan Poles just dropped key updates as the team gears up for off-season workouts at. Hollis, Hall, their biggest roster splash was resigning safety Kobe Bryant to a three-year $40 million deal. They pivoted quick after talks with Pro Bowl vet Kevin Byard fizzled, and Byard ended up in New England on a one-year $9 million contract. Bryant brings seven interceptions over the last two seasons, plus versatility at 27 years old. Johnson loves his it factor, calling him a tone-setter, who lights up the field, no matter the play. Meanwhile, the coaches laying down in no complacency rule after last season's 11 wins, and NFC North Crown, stressing the division stays brutal. Players grab 83% of those league-leading 23 picks are gone now, like Byard and others. But the Bears' secret sauce is defensive back's coach Al Harris sticking around. He's the takeaway wizard who coached up stars like Trievon Digs and Doron Blan to lead

1:03the league in interceptions. With the draft four weeks out, Poles says their seven picks, including four in the top 60, line up nice for edge rushers, and more. They want to boost the pass rush and defensive interior from deed classes that receiver in safety too. League buzz on quarterback Caleb Williams is rising, with coaches praising his clutch fourth quarters. And no, the Bears won't face Atlanta in Madrid, Spain, as the Falcons want that one at home. Eyes stay locked on building this squad higher. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.