A solid linebacker rebuild move that adds proven NFL starting experience to Chicago's defense. Multiple reporters, including Rapoport, covered the three-year, $30M deal as a legitimate free agency win. The $10M-per-year price signals a quality starter investment, not a desperation overpay. Fans are optimistic, pointing to Bush's elite 2019 form while acknowledging his injury-plagued recent years. If Bush stays healthy, the Bears' linebacker corps becomes a legitimate strength in 2026.
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This signing grades out as a solid deal for the Chicago Bears — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Devin's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL LBs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $8.9M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a bargain price point represents solid asset management. Devin is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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