Bears sign defensive tackle for $21 million deal |
Tony Crumpton
· · Monday, March 13 2023
Another move for the Bears on the first day of free agency.
The Chicago Bears are reportedly signing former Titans defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker to a three-year contract worth over $21 million with $16 million guaranteed. The deal is pending a physical. Last season, he had a career-high seven sacks, 32 quarterback pressures, and 16 quarterback hits with the Titans. That production merited him a 72.8 grade from Pro Football Focus. In the last two seasons, he has registered over 30+ pressures at the quarterback, which the Bears desperately need. He is likely the replacement for Al-Quadin Muhammad on the left side. He played 124 out of 426 snaps last year at the defensive tackle position. The 28-year-old was impressive in the last 10 games last season and should help out the line next season. He was a second-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft. More to come on this breaking story. DE/DT DeMarcus Walker to the #Bears…
6-foot-4, 280. Seven sacks in ‘22.
Interior pass rush production in TEN. Play-strength shows on the tape. Vertical push off the ball. Twists/stunts. One-gap defender in CHI. pic.twitter.com/jWTVkz0dNf
