The Bears are adding some pass-rushing help. Chicago has agreed to terms with free agent outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu, the team announced on Twitter.
A second-round pick of the Chargers back in 2014, Attaochu never quite lived up to his draft status and struggled with injuries during his time with the team. He did flash potential though, with a six-sack season in 2015. He struggled to find his footing for a bit after his four seasons with the Chargers, then found a new home with the Broncos in 2019. He had 3.5 sacks in 12 games that year, and was re-signed for a modest $1.5MM last offseason.
Financial terms weren’t immediately announced for this deal, although I’d be inclined to think he got a bit of a raise on last year’s salary after a solid campaign in Denver. In 13 games with the Broncos last year, he had five sacks and a forced fumble. Considering he only played about 38 percent of the defensive snaps, the five sacks are pretty solid.
Bless you.
This’ll probably be a good signing. It’s just at the QB position that Pace turns into Hellen Keller.
and lets all be honest, besides A-Rob there WR’s are week.
Hey, Darnell Mooney had a nice rookie campaign but another dominant talent would help whoever ends up playing QB.
let’s, their, weak – stay in school kids
This.
That is an affront to Helen Keller.
This is the bears best move of the offseason, a backup OLB, I hate them so much
Another guy whose best season was in 2015 is coming to Chicago…On par with Graham, Quinn, Dalton and Trufant… what year is it ?
Fire Ryan Pace
Considering he played more snaps in 2015, and was a starter then, his best season was last year.
This was a good signing. He is a good reserve and knows the system coming from Denver.
Graham should not be in that comment. Played well last year despite terrible QB play.
Bears are not done upgrading their Linebacking Corps. Rumor is that a contract offer has been made to an additional OS Linebacker who they hope to pair up with Jeremiah Attaochu to comprise n impressive OS LB tandem.
That Player ????
Greg Gesundheit !!
under-promise, over-deliver
I think maybe it’s, over promise, under deliver.
He has a good motor and is definitely worth the small price tag to provide depth.
He’s Nothing to sneeze at.