T.J. Edwards on the Hot Seat | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The Chicago Bears are looking to defend their division title in 2026, but the defense might see some major changes. One player who could be on the move is linebacker TJ Edwards. He's been a starter for three years, playing in all 44 games, but his future with the team is looking less certain. Chicago signed Edwards to a two-year extension back in April of 2025, keeping him there through 2027. However, he missed seven games last year due to injury. Meanwhile, the Bears brought in Devin Bush on a three-year $30 million deal. Bush is two years younger and coming off a strong season. This situation has led some analysts to put Edwards on a list of potential cut candidates for next off season. The team might be looking to free up about $8.5 million by moving on from him. This is especially true with Bush's arrival and the team's apparent long-term plans

1:01for him. Plus, DeMarco Jackson is seen as a better fit for the defensive coordinator scheme. The Bears won a more speed in linebacker. In Bush, with his impressive 40-yard dash time, seems to fit that bill perfectly. With the team often running a two-linebacker said, Edwards might find himself on the sidelines more often. All this means TJ Edwards is on the hot seat heading into 2026. He'll likely need to play at the highest level of his career to secure his spot in Chicago long-term, or the team might explore trade options later in this season.