OFFICIAL: CHICAGO BEARS & HC BEN JOHNSON SIGN STAR EDGE RUSHER TREY HENDRICKSON TO 3-YEAR, $75 MILLION DEAL đ¨
(Chicago, IL) â The Chicago Bears have made a major splash in free agency, signing elite pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to a three-year, $75 million contract, with $48 million guaranteed, sources confirm.
This blockbuster move bolsters Ben Johnsonâs defense with a proven game-changer, pairing Hendrickson with Montez Sweat to create one of the most dangerous pass-rushing duos in the NFC.
đ°Â CONTRACT DETAILS
â Â 3 years, $75 million â Solidifies the Bearsâ defensive front for the long term
â Â $48 million guaranteed â Showcasing Chicagoâs commitment to building a dominant defense
â Â $25 million per year â Making Hendrickson one of the leagueâs highest-paid pass rushers
đĽÂ WHY THIS SIGNING IS A GAME-CHANGER
đ Instant Defensive Upgrade â Hendrickson has posted double-digit sacks in three straight seasons and brings relentless pressure.
đ Perfect Fit for Johnsonâs System â Known for his high-motor play, Hendrickson thrives in the Bearsâ aggressive defensive scheme.
đ Bears Are No Longer Just Rebuilding â With Montez Sweat, Jaylon Johnson, and now Hendrickson, Chicagoâs defense is poised to dominate in 2025.
đŹÂ PLAYER & LEAGUE REACTIONS
đ Trey Hendrickson: âCouldnât be more excited to join this historic franchise. Letâs get to work, Chicago!â
đ HC Ben Johnson: âTrey is the kind of relentless competitor we need to take this defense to the next level.â
đ NFL Insider Adam Schefter: âThe Bears arenât messing around. This defense is built to terrorize QBs for years to come.â
đ WHATâS NEXT FOR THE BEARS?
With the #1 overall pick in their hands and now a top-tier pass rusher locked in, could Chicago be a surprise playoff team in 2025?
đ¨Â Stay tuned as the Bears continue their offseason overhaul! đ¨