Eagles LB T.J. Edwards Signs with Bears; Commanders Miss Out?
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The NFC East is losing one of its best linebackers.
According to NFL Network, the Chicago Bears are signing Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards on a three-year deal, bringing him back home to his roots in the Windy City.
Edwards, 26, went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft but has found a way towards becoming an NFL starter. He started every game this season for the Eagles, recording a career-high 159 tackles, good enough for second in the NFC behind Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
"Edwards was finally trusted with a true three-down role starting in Week 8 of 2021, and since then, his 88.5 grade is the top mark among off-ball linebackers," Pro Football Focus said. "Edwards was one of just four linebackers in 2022 to earn grades above 75.0 in both run defense and coverage, and the former undrafted free agent in 2019 may still not have a super strong market this offseason with just 1.5 seasons as an every-down starter. All evidence we have thus far indicates he can continue to play at an extremely high level going forward, and he deserves a strong multi-year deal that reflects that."
The Washington Commanders were once linked to Edwards, but now they will have to look elsewhere if they want to sign a middle linebacker in free agency.
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