Bears Eye Vet Pass Rusher Clowney

0:00On April 1st, Chicago Bears fans were hyped about landing Max Crosby in a big trade this 2026 offseason, but it fell through. Their past rush has been weak, and pairing the five-time pro-bola with Montez Sweat could have made one of the league's top duos. Raiders kept Crosby after Baltimore backed out, and Bears never pushed for a blockbuster anyway. Now the Bears sit at pick number 25 in the draft, with no guaranteed past rusher available there. Buying free agency fixes before training cam, to shore up that defensive line without breaking the bank, especially with salary cap issues. Looming. Enter to Davion Clowney, the former number one overall pick who's still on the market after Dallas cooled on a reunion. As 6.5, 270 pounds, with 34.5-inch arms, he matches with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen once in edge, rushers. He's posted 23.5 sacks over the last three seasons, solid production, without the hype.

1:00His market value sits at just $5.7 million, a steal for a vet who raises the floor on past rush. Other names like Joy Bosa could cost too much, AJ Epinisa has injury-red flags after Cleveland passed, and counting on a rookie starter is risky. Third-year guy Austin Booker shows promise, but his samples too small to bet the defense on. Signing Clowney gives the Bears flexibility to grab the best talent in the draft, no matter the spot, and injects that veteran heat they need right. Now to compete, NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.