(Chicago, IL) โ The Chicago Bears have made a major splash in free agency, signing elite pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to a three-year, $75 million contract, with $48 million guaranteed, sources confirm.
This blockbuster move bolsters Ben Johnsonโs defense with a proven game-changer, pairing Hendrickson with Montez Sweat to create one of the most dangerous pass-rushing duos in the NFC.
๐ฐย CONTRACT DETAILS
โ ย 3 years, $75 million โ Solidifies the Bearsโ defensive front for the long term
โ ย $48 million guaranteed โ Showcasing Chicagoโs commitment to building a dominant defense
โ ย $25 million per year โ Making Hendrickson one of the leagueโs highest-paid pass rushers
๐ฅย WHY THIS SIGNING IS A GAME-CHANGER
๐ย Instant Defensive Upgrade โ Hendrickson has posted double-digit sacks in three straight seasons and brings relentless pressure.
๐ย Perfect Fit for Johnsonโs System โ Known for his high-motor play, Hendrickson thrives in the Bearsโ aggressive defensive scheme.
๐ย Bears Are No Longer Just Rebuilding โ With Montez Sweat, Jaylon Johnson, and now Hendrickson, Chicagoโs defense is poised to dominate in 2025.
๐ฌย PLAYER & LEAGUE REACTIONS
๐ย Trey Hendrickson: โCouldnโt be more excited to join this historic franchise. Letโs get to work, Chicago!โ
๐ย HC Ben Johnson: โTrey is the kind of relentless competitor we need to take this defense to the next level.โ
๐ย NFL Insider Adam Schefter: โThe Bears arenโt messing around. This defense is built to terrorize QBs for years to come.โ
๐ย WHATโS NEXT FOR THE BEARS?
With the #1 overall pick in their hands and now a top-tier pass rusher locked in, could Chicago be a surprise playoff team in 2025?
๐จย Stay tuned as the Bears continue their offseason overhaul!ย ๐จ
