Bears To Host S Terrell Edmunds

Terrell Edmunds recently saw his second Steelers tenure come to an end, but he may not need to wait long to find a new team. The veteran safety has a Tuesday free agent visit lined up with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Edmunds started the year with the Jaguars, but he made only one appearance with the team. Pittsburgh added him off Jacksonville’s practice squad in September, a move which allowed him to return to where his NFL career began. The former first-rounder spent four years as a Steeler, serving as a full-time starter during that period. Edmunds then split his time with the Eagles and Titans in 2023.

Should today’s workout go well, the 27-year-old could join a third team for the campaign. In the case of the Bears in particular, of course, a deal would allow Edmunds to play alongside his brother. Tremaine Edmunds joined Chicago as a free agent in 2023, and the two-time Pro Bowler has been a key defender during his time in the Windy City. His 113 tackles last season were the second most of his career, and he set a new personal mark with four interceptions.

Aside from a family reunion, a deal with the Bears for Terrell Edmunds would of course address the team’s need for depth in the secondary. Chicago placed Jaquan Brisker on injured reserve last week, and there is a strong possibility he will not return in 2024. Edmunds would not be expected to handle starting duties if he were to sign, but he could provide veteran depth in Brisker’s absence.

Chicago moved on from longtime safety Eddie Jackson this offseason, a move which came as little surprise at the time. The Bears have leaned on Kevin Byard as a starter in his first campaign with the team, and Brisker’s injury has left the door open to more playing time for the likes of Elijah Hicks, Tarvarius Moore and Jonathan Owens. Depending on how today’s workout goes, Edmunds could join that group.