The Chicago Bears made headlines by addressing their offensive woes last season, but a glaring issue remained: a pass rush that simply couldn't get home. With just 35 sacks in 2025-26, the Bears struggled to make quarterbacks uncomfortable, and that's a problem in today's NFL. Now, a former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro edge rusher might be the answer to their prayers.

USA Today's Tyler Dragon has identified Haason Reddick as the perfect fit for Chicago's defensive needs. Reddick, who commanded a $45 million contract with the Eagles, has seen his production dip in recent years—posting just 3.5 sacks over the past two seasons after four straight double-digit sack campaigns from 2020 to 2023. At 32, questions about his longevity are fair, but Dragon argues that his 34 pressures last year would have ranked fourth on the Bears' roster in 2025. That's a telling stat for a team that finished with the NFC's worst pass rush win rate, per ESPN.

The Bears didn't address their edge rushing need in the draft, leaving Montez Sweat as the only proven threat off the edge. Adding a veteran like Reddick—who logged 50 sacks in a four-year prime stretch—could provide the spark Chicago desperately needs. While his recent decline raises eyebrows, his track record speaks volumes. For a team looking to take the next step, rolling the dice on a former All-Pro could be a low-risk, high-reward move.

Will the Bears be the franchise to give Reddick that shot? With free agency still open, the answer could define their defensive identity heading into next season.