Neville Gallimore

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		83	7.5	147	19
2025		17	3.5	38	5.5
2024		14	0.0	19	1.5
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bears made a defensible but uninspiring move, signing Neville Gallimore to a middling deal that earns a C- CVI. At $5.0M AAV over two years, Chicago paid fair market rate for a depth piece defensive tackle, but there's little upside here beyond steady rotation work. Gallimore has never developed into more than a complementary interior lineman despite flashes during his Cowboys tenure, and at 27, his ceiling is essentially known. The $5.0M guaranteed provides Chicago flexibility to move on after year one if needed, though the per-year cost feels slightly elevated for someone who projects as a third defensive tackle. This signing reflects the Bears' pragmatic approach to filling roster holes rather than swinging for impact players — solid depth acquisition that won't move the needle but shouldn't actively hurt the defense either.

Performance Analysis

Neville Gallimore grades as a depth piece among NFL defensive tackles — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.21 (near the NFL average of 0.21), ranking as near league average for the position. Tackles for loss, at 0.32 compared to an NFL average of 0.35, is where he falls short relative to the position. His 2025 season graded as a D+, a significant jump from his F mark in 2024.

Fan Sentiment

A solid depth addition as the Bears kick off free agency with a familiar face at defensive tackle. Five headlines covered the move, with reporters noting it as Chicago's first official free agency splash. Gallimore's athleticism and interior pass-rush potential signal upside, though consistency has been his career-long question mark. Fans are cautiously optimistic, viewing this as a rotational piece rather than a true difference-maker. If Gallimore stays healthy and focused, he could carve out a meaningful role in Chicago's defensive rebuild.