Bears called top option for reunion with star surprisingly available

The Chicago Bears have had a fantastic offseason but it isn't over yet.

Chicago has completely bolstered the offense and is in a significantly better place than it was at the end of the 2023 season. The Bears have a real chance to make it back to the postseason in 2024 but they still could use a boost on defense in free agency.

The Bears have plenty of cap space available and could be in the market for a reunion to help on the defensive side of the football. Chicago even was called the top landing spot for Yannick Ngakoue by Bleacher Report's Matt Holder.

"With Caleb Williams under center and a re-tooled offense, the Chicago Bears are widely expected to make a push for the playoffs this fall, While the Bears' have one good pass-rusher in Montez Sweat, the defense could use someone on the other side of Sweat to give him some help, and the best solution might be to re-sign a player from last year's squad.

"Granted, Yannick Ngakoue is coming off a career-low four sacks in Chicago last season, that's partially because he suffered an ankle injury that limited him to just 13 games. Also, Ngakoue was productive during his limited time playing with Sweat, bringing down the quarterback twice in five contests while the latter commanded the offense's attention."

Ngakoue may not have had his best season in 2023, but he is a Pro Bowler who could help add depth with plenty of upside. At this point in the offseason, he likely wouldn't cost too much as well.

Chicago already has seen what he can do. Why not run it back?

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