Noah Sewell

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		35	72	—	—
2025		13	59	0.0	0
2024		9	4	0.0	0
2023		13

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bears locked up Noah Sewell at exceptional value, securing a B+ CVI deal that represents a clear steal for a young linebacker still developing his NFL trajectory. At just $1.0M per year over four years, Chicago is paying depth piece money for a player who could easily outperform that modest investment as he enters his prime years. The contract structure heavily favors the Bears with minimal guaranteed money ($0.3M), creating virtually zero downside risk while maintaining significant upside if Sewell's development accelerates beyond his current depth role. This deal exemplifies smart roster building — the Bears can afford to be patient with Sewell's growth while protecting themselves against any developmental stagnation. Chicago essentially bought four years of cost-controlled linebacker depth with legitimate starter upside, making this one of the more astute value plays in recent memory for a franchise that needs to maximize every dollar as they build around their young core.

Performance Analysis

Noah Sewell's D- grade with the Bears paints a grim picture for the former second-round pick out of Oregon. Sewell was supposed to bring sideline-to-sideline athleticism to an NFL defense, but the transition from college dominance to professional production has been rocky. His tackling has been inconsistent, and he hasn't shown the instincts against the run or in coverage that would warrant starter-level snaps. Chicago's rebuilding defense has given young players chances, and Sewell hasn't taken advantage. The D- grade suggests a player who is trending toward bust status if things don't change dramatically. His brother Penei thrived in the NFL — Noah hasn't found that same gear yet.