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nice recap...(excluding returning FAs...)
http://www.chicagofootball.com/2014/03/10/bears-free-agency-tracker-updated-signings/afhzcmw/
almost all defense except for hixon..
list by name, position, age, previous teams...
Jared Allen DE 32 Vikings, Chiefs Signed by Bears, 4-year contract worth $32.2 million with $15.5 million guaranteed
Allen has missed only three games in his career and has 128.5 sacks, 50 passes defensed and 29 forced fumbles | Hub Arkush: Addition of Jared Allen makes the Bears a contender
Domenik Hixon WR 29 Panthers, Giants, Broncos Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Predominantly a special-teamer, Hixon had seven catches last year, but a game-winning TD vs. the Saints. Had 500+ receiving yards in '12 and '08.
Lamarr Houston DE 27 Raiders Signed by Bears, 5-year contract worth $35 million
According to Pro Football Focus, Houston led all 4-3 defensive ends with 54 “stops” in 2013, which is a tackle that constitutes an offensive failure.
Israel Idonije DE 33 Lions, Bears Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Comes back to Chicago after recording 11 tackles with the Lions in 2013. Had 7.5 sacks for the Bears in '12 and can play inside or out on the D-line.
M.D. Jennings FS 26 Packers Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Jennings started all 16 games for Green Bay last season and made 74 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed.
Austen Lane DE 26 Lions, Chiefs, Jaguars Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Lane reunites with Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, who was his coordinator in Jacksonville when Lane played there from 2010-12.
Danny McCray SS 26 Cowboys Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Another special-teams contributor, McCray did start 10 games in 2012 and had 71 tackles and one INT. He's familiar with Joe DeCamillis from his time in Dallas.
Ryan Mundy S 29 Giants, Steelers Signed by Bears, 2-year contract
Started 9 games in 2013 and had 70 tackles. A special-teams contributor, No. 3 safety in Pittsburgh.
Trevor Scott DE 30 Bucs, Patriots, Raiders Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Scott played for the Raiders from 2008-11 and had five sacks in ’08 and seven in ’09.
Jordan Senn LB 30 Panthers, Colts Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Special-teams captain in Carolina in 2012. Started 7 games and made 71 tackles in 2011.
Willie Young DE 28 Lions Signed by Bears, 3-year contract worth $9 million with $3.95 million guaranteed
After zero starts from 2010-12, broke out in '13 with 15 starts, three sacks and 60 quarterback disruptions, according to Pro Football Focus. Likely will start opposite Houston.
http://www.chicagofootball.com/2014/03/10/bears-free-agency-tracker-updated-signings/afhzcmw/
almost all defense except for hixon..
list by name, position, age, previous teams...
Jared Allen DE 32 Vikings, Chiefs Signed by Bears, 4-year contract worth $32.2 million with $15.5 million guaranteed
Allen has missed only three games in his career and has 128.5 sacks, 50 passes defensed and 29 forced fumbles | Hub Arkush: Addition of Jared Allen makes the Bears a contender
Domenik Hixon WR 29 Panthers, Giants, Broncos Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Predominantly a special-teamer, Hixon had seven catches last year, but a game-winning TD vs. the Saints. Had 500+ receiving yards in '12 and '08.
Lamarr Houston DE 27 Raiders Signed by Bears, 5-year contract worth $35 million
According to Pro Football Focus, Houston led all 4-3 defensive ends with 54 “stops” in 2013, which is a tackle that constitutes an offensive failure.
Israel Idonije DE 33 Lions, Bears Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Comes back to Chicago after recording 11 tackles with the Lions in 2013. Had 7.5 sacks for the Bears in '12 and can play inside or out on the D-line.
M.D. Jennings FS 26 Packers Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Jennings started all 16 games for Green Bay last season and made 74 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed.
Austen Lane DE 26 Lions, Chiefs, Jaguars Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Lane reunites with Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, who was his coordinator in Jacksonville when Lane played there from 2010-12.
Danny McCray SS 26 Cowboys Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Another special-teams contributor, McCray did start 10 games in 2012 and had 71 tackles and one INT. He's familiar with Joe DeCamillis from his time in Dallas.
Ryan Mundy S 29 Giants, Steelers Signed by Bears, 2-year contract
Started 9 games in 2013 and had 70 tackles. A special-teams contributor, No. 3 safety in Pittsburgh.
Trevor Scott DE 30 Bucs, Patriots, Raiders Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Scott played for the Raiders from 2008-11 and had five sacks in ’08 and seven in ’09.
Jordan Senn LB 30 Panthers, Colts Signed by Bears, 1-year contract
Special-teams captain in Carolina in 2012. Started 7 games and made 71 tackles in 2011.
Willie Young DE 28 Lions Signed by Bears, 3-year contract worth $9 million with $3.95 million guaranteed
After zero starts from 2010-12, broke out in '13 with 15 starts, three sacks and 60 quarterback disruptions, according to Pro Football Focus. Likely will start opposite Houston.
