Sanborn Returns to Bears, Bush Signing Shakes Linebacker Group

0:00It's March 26th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The Chicago Bears shook up their linebacker group this offseason by releasing Tremaine Edmonds and signing Devon Bush. They also brought back familiar depth with Jack Sanborn on a one-year deal. Sanborn first joined the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2022, where he quickly became a solid contributor on defense. Last year, he played for the Dallas Cowboys under former Bears coach Matt Eberfluss, appearing in six games with five starts before an injury sideline. Him. What drew Sanborn back to Chicago is the strong team culture built by head coach Ben Johnson in the chance to thrive in defensive coordinator Dennis, Allen's aggressive scheme. The linebacker room now includes Bush, TJ Edwards, Demarco Jackson and others, but Sanborn has a shot at more snaps with Edwards still recovering. From a fractured fibula from January, meanwhile, the Bears added several other pieces in free

1:00agency, like defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and safety Kobe Bryant signaling a push-to. Old momentum heading into the season.