Free representative craze is off and running and the Chicago Bears currently landed one of the premier gamers on the market. The Bears are anticipated to indication Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards as veryfirst reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Edwards will indication a three-year offer worth up to $19.5 million with $12 million ensured, shoring up the linebacker position for the foreseeable future.
Edwards, a regional item from Lake Villa, IL, signed with the Eagles as an undrafted complimentary representative in 2019 out of Wisconsin. He rapidly endedupbeing an effect gamer throughout his novice season and endedupbeing a full-time starter in2020 Edwards had a profession year last season, amountingto 159 dealswith, consistingof 10 for a loss, as well as 2 sacks and 7 passes defensed. He was a secret cog in the Eagles’ roadway to Super Bowl LVII.
Though the finalizing won’t be made authorities till Wednesday, Bears fans took to Twitter to share their enjoyment over the relocation.
Which would you rather have at WLB?
A) Roquan Smith at 5 years for 100mil
B) 2023 2nd round choice, 2023 5th round choice, TJ Edwards at 3 years for 19.5mil
I personally believe the response is apparent, and I love the method #Bears GM Ryan Poles has handled the position so far.
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) March 13, 2023
$6.5M AAV for TJ Edwards is an impressive worth. I might be incorrect