The Bears will sign free agent edge rusher Aaron Lynch to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link).
Lynch spent the first four seasons of his career with the 49ers, with whom he had some overlap with current Chicago defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. His familiarity with the Bears’ scheme is an obvious place, and he could conceivably slot in at either defensive end or linebacker. Either way, Lynch will have one goal: get after opposing quarterbacks.
Lynch admittedly hasn’t been on the field much since 2016 (he’s averaged only 16% playtime over the past two seasons), and the 24-year-old Lynch was reportedly overweight and in danger of getting cut last May. But the former fifth-round pick posted 12.5 sacks over the first two years of his career, and ranked fifth in the NFL with 34 pressures as recently as 2015.
In Chicago, Lynch should have a good shot to rehab his value in advance of 2019 free agency. Although the Bears re-signed veteran outside linebacker Sam Acho to go along with Leonard Floyd on the edge, Acho doesn’t posses Lynch’s upside. With Pernell McPhee now out of the picture, Lynch should be able to soak up snaps as a pass rusher.
Man this guy has so much potential. Wish we would’ve kept him but I do understand why we didn’t. Seems like he a real problem with motivation and keeping himself in shape and didn’t have that drift to be as good as he really could be. Hope nothing but the best for him in Chicago. Maybe fangio can get it out of him.
Bye bye head case
Bears dont have anyone who can rush QB so 6 sacks would be a treat. Jury still out on Floyd. Pick 8 should be VT LB, Fitzpatrick or Ward drafting an offensive lineman with pick would be beyond ” offensive “
Sorry, but if Nelson falls to them at #8, they’d be crazy not to take him. He’s as close to a sure thing as there is in this draft and if you think protecting Trubisky so he has time to throw to the talent they just signed is “offensive”? You’re as lost as last year’s Easter eggs.
Grebek have you ever heard of Quenton Nelson? You should pay attention to the draft prospects. It would be offensive to pass hat guy up
You dont draft a Guard with the 8th pick. If Nelson was the next Orlando Pace or Anthony Munez sign me up. Difference makers is what we need Guards arent difference makers ladies. CB’s & pass rushers are
Venny Curry plyz