Bears Starter Likely Done in Chicago After Key Decision: Report

Bears Starter Likely Done in Chicago After Key Decision: Report

The Chicago Bears are now unlikely to return starting strongside linebacker Jack Sanborn for the 2025 season after making a key decision about his free agency.According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Bears will not tender Sanborn as a restricted free agent, putting him on track to become an unrestricted free agent next Tuesday.“The #Bears are not tendering RFA linebacker Jack Sanborn, per source,” Fowler wrote Tuesday on X. “Their starting Sam lin…

RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/3/25

More teams made tender/non-tender decisions on restricted and exclusive rights free agents today. Here are the latest updates: RFAs Non-tendered:  Bears: LB Jack Sanborn Despite 48 appearances, 19 starts, and 1,794 total snaps over the last three years, the Bears will not tender Sanborn, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. While not considered a starting defender, Sanborn could draw interest in free agency as a backup linebacker and core special teams co…

Dennis Allen Just Made His First Notable Change To Bears Defense

Nobody disputes that the Chicago Bears have a talented defense. However, the arrival of Dennis Allen as the new defensive coordinator almost guaranteed changes. His philosophies are not the same as Matt Eberflus’s. While reports indicated the secondary was largely set, expecting changes on the front seven might be wise. Sure enough, the first domino fell shortly after that came to light. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Bears won’t be ten…

Jack Sanborn Will Reportedly Not Be Tendered a Contract by the Bears

The Chicago Bears roster overhaul continues with news from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the team is not tendering a contract to linebacker Jack Sanborn. Once that move is officially official, Sanborn will hit free agency: The #Bears are not tendering RFA linebacker Jack Sanborn, per source. Their starting Sam linebacker the past two seasons also has seven starts as an MLB, when he had 71 tackles (six for loss) and three QB hurries. He’s now set to …

Chicago Bears have 'interest' from top free agent pass rusher: Report

The Chicago Bears need to add a pass rusher or two in free agency. One top DE target has "interest" in joining the Bears.