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Eddie Jackson posts farewell to ‘Bears Nation' on social media
Eddie Jackson posted a farewell to the Bears following the team releasing him earlier this offseason. Here’s what he said in a statement on his Instagram page. The same day the Bears cut Jackson, they also cut veteran offensive lineman Cody Whitehair. By cutting both veteran players, the Bears saved themselves $21.7 million in cap space, according to Spotrac. Jackson…
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Vitali: Vikings' future is out of their control in 2024 NFL Draft
Carmen Vitali joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback plans for this season
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Jaylon Johnson needs to fill leadership void in Bears secondary, and he knows it
Now that the Bears gave Jaylon Johnson the big time deal he was looking for, the star cornerback will be expected to maintain the high level of play we saw in 2023. But with the great contract also comes great responsibility– especially considering the team’s decision to release safety Eddie Jackson. “I’m the senior guy in the secondary now,”...
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Jaylon explains what it feels like to have big role in Bears defense
On Monday morning, Jaylon Johnson spoke to the media about signing a contract extension with the Bears. Johnson talked about what it means to be big part of defense they are building
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What Kevin Byard deal means for Bears defense, 2024 NFL draft
The Bears ticked several important boxes when they agreed to a two-year contract with All-Pro safety Kevin Byard on Sunday. At first glance they added a bigtime ballhawk to replace Eddie Jackson in the back of the defense. They also importantly added a safety who will complement Jaquan Brisker, and filled a big hole on their roster with the draft…
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Bears sign safety Kevin Byard
The Bears have signed veteran All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to a two-year deal less than one month after releasing Eddie Jackson
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Can Bears replace Eddie Jackson with Kam Kinchens?
Josh Schrock joins David Haugh on Football Night in Chicago to talk about the Bears’ chances of drafting Miami safety Kamren Kinchens
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Kam Kinchens, an Eddie Jackson mentee, ready to take over for veteran if Bears call
As the Bears search for a long-term replacement for Eddie Jackson, another South Florida safety, one who has worked out with Jackson, might wind up being their answer in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Matt Eberflus reveals what he's looking for in new starting safety
INDIANAPOLIS – The Bears had several holes on their roster the moment the 2023 regular season ended, and they created one more when they cut safety Eddie Jackson earlier this month. Jackson was both a ballhawking free safety who ranged the back of the defense and a leader who made sure everyone in the secondary knew their responsibilities on the…
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Ryan Poles thanks Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair for time with Bears
The Bears released Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair earlier last week. At the NFL Combine, Ryan Poles explained why he released them so early
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Ryan Poles shares details behind cutting both Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair
Close to two weeks ago, the Bears alleviated some cap space by cutting longtime veterans Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson from the team. Along with the move being a cap saver, Ryan Poles talked to the media at the NFL Combine, sharing details behind the thought process of the move. “I know we put a piece out on them, but…
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NFL analyst say Bears could get massive haul for No. 1 pick
On the same day he announced his retirement, Peter King dropped a bomb on Bears fans, revealing a potential trade haul the Bears shouldn’t say no to
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Wanny: Bears cut Eddie Jackson to keep secondary youthful
Dave Wannstedt joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about the Bears cutting veteran safety Eddie Jackson
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Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair release signals start of next phase of Ryan Poles' rebuild
Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair served their purpose in Ryan Poles’ rebuild, but they weren’t going to be part of the plan going forward at their respective cap numbers.
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Jaquan Brisker is ‘hurt' to see Eddie Jackson go
Safety Jaquan Brisker posted a somber message to social media after his teammate Eddie Jackson was released by the Chicago Bears on Thursday. The Bears announced they were cutting ties with Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair, making both players free agents. Jackson, who played with Brisker for two seasons, was best known in Chicago for his big playmaking abilities…
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How likely is a long-term deal between Bears, Jaylon Johnson?
Josh Schrock joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about Jaylon Johnson wanting a league-leading cornerback contract from the Bears
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Bears cut Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair
The Bears are cutting ties with longtime free safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair. That makes both players free agents and gives them the opportunity to sign with a team before the rest of the free-agent market opens for negotiations on March 11
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Here's what the Bears' cap space looks like after cutting Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair
The Bears made a surprising double move on Friday, cutting longtime veterans Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson from the team. The moves to cut the longtime veterans were executed to free up cap space for the offseason, as both Whitehair and Jackson earned huge chunks of money heading into the tail ends of their contracts. Whitehair’s previous contract with...
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Bears cut two key veteran leaders
The Bears are cutting ties with longtime free safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair. That makes both players free agents now and gives them the opportunity to sign with a team before the rest of the free agent market opens for negotiations on March 11. Jackson was best known in Chicago for his big playmaking abilities in the…
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Can the 49ers beat the Super Bowl slump?
Dave Wannstedt joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about Super Bowl losing teams having a down year in the next season and how the 49ers can combat it