Austin Booker Rising as Bears’ Pass Rush Answer | Chicago Bears News

Montez Sweat is boldly backing Austin Booker as the Bears’ future pass-rushing cornerstone, calling him a complete, every-down player ready to thrive opposite him. With Booker showing real promise in his second season — including 4.5 sacks last year — and with trade rumors for other edge rushers fading, the team’s faith in its own development is clear. At just 23, Booker, a fifth-round pick, has surged under Ben Johnson’s coaching, positioning himself as the ideal complement to Sweat. As the Bears aim for Super Bowl contention against teams like the Rams, all eyes are on Booker to prove he’s the answer — and if he delivers, they may not need to look elsewhere. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5859469eb7d4c3c5