Bears, Chargers Linked to High-Profile Saints Pass Rusher in Free Agency

The Chicago Bears struggled to generate consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks last season. With Montez Sweat only playing 57.68% of the snaps last season, the defense failed to get to the QB on a consistent basis. To address this issue, the Bears need to add another proven edge rusher. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), New Orleans Saints free agent Chase Young could be the solution. Should the Bears make a move to sign the former second-overall pick and outbid the Chargers in free agency?

Bears, Chargers Linked to Saints Pass Rusher Chase Young in Free Agency

PFF Identifies Bears, Chargers as Potential Suitors for Chase Young

PFF ranks Young as the 49th-best free agent available and suggests both Chicago and Los Angeles as possible landing spots. Here’s what they had to say about his potential fit with either team:

It would be fitting for Jim Harbaugh to sign one of his biggest headaches coaching against during his time in Michigan. With Khalil Mack set to hit free agency, the Chargers could look to replace him with a younger option like Young.

As for the Bears, newly hired defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will likely want to bring some of his guys from New Orleans to Chicago. Allen knows Young’s play style, and if he believes he can coach him back to form, then it could be a worthwhile investment for the Bears.