Bears Edge Rusher Crisis | NFL News

The Chicago Bears’ edge rusher position is in chaos heading into the season, with young players like Booker and Odeyingbo still unproven and key veterans sidelined—Shemar Turner recovering from a torn ACL and Montez Sweat dealing with a minor injury. With the trade deadline looming, the team may need to act fast. Enter ZaDarius Smith, a former Pro Bowler who’s officially returning from retirement after working out with the Browns. At 34, Smith remains a disruptive force with nine sacks last season and elite run-stopping ability—a perfect fit for a Bears defense that struggled to generate pressure and stop the run. If the price is right, he could be the veteran answer they’ve been searching for. 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/1df34f6bf2001655