The Chicago Bears parted ways with a pair of veterans in safety Eddie Jackson and guard Cody Whitehair as the franchise looks to rebuild its roster and return to contention.

Jackson and Whitehair were among the longest-tenured players on the Bears rosters. By releasing them, the franchise saved $21.5 million against the salary cap for the next season.

Jackson was drafted by the Bears in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. During his time with the franchise, he made two Pro Bowls and received a First-team All-Pro selection in 2018. The 30-year-old played 12 games in 2023, finishing the campaign with 37 tackles, five passes defended and one interception.

Whitehair entered the league as the Bears’ second-round pick in the 2016 draft. He started all 16 games in his rookie season, earning himself a PFWA All-Rookie Team nod. Whitehair, who was a Pro Bowler in 2018, finishes his stint with the Bears having played 124 games, including 118 starts.

Considering their experience, Jackson and Whitehair shouldn’t have trouble attracting offers from other NFL teams. The Bears, on the other hand, will likely look to replace the duo in the 2024 Draft, where they hold two first-round selections, and through free agency, where they are armed with almost $70 million in cap space.

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Chicago Bears aren’t willing to let another starting safety walk out of the door. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Bears agreed to a four-year extension with All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson.

Rapoport reports that Jackson’s deal is worth $58.4 in total, which makes him the highest-paid safety in the league at the moment. The extension, which keeps the 26-year-old with the organization through 2024, reportedly comes with $33 million in guarantees.

Although Jackson had another year on his rookie deal, Bears probably wanted to act fast in order not to repeat the same mistake they made with Adrian Amos last summer. Amos walked out as a free agent and joined Chicago’s bitter rivals Green Bay Packers.

Despite Chicago Bears’ underwhelming season, Eddie Jackson had a solid year in 2019. He had 60 tackles, five pass deflections, two interceptions, 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble alongside fumble recovery. This kind of performance brought Jackson his second Pro Bowl appearance in 2019.

Over the course of his three years in the league, Jackson, who was the fourth-round pick in 2017, made 46 starts. His NFL career stats include 147 tackles, 10 interceptions, 2.0 sacks, and two defensive touchdowns.

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The Chicago Bears parted ways with a pair of veterans in safety Eddie Jackson and guard Cody Whitehair as the franchise looks to rebuild its roster and return to contention.

Jackson and Whitehair were among the longest-tenured players on the Bears rosters. By releasing them, the franchise saved $21.5 million against the salary cap for the next season.

Jackson was drafted by the Bears in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. During his time with the franchise, he made two Pro Bowls and received a First-team All-Pro selection in 2018. The 30-year-old played 12 games in 2023, finishing the campaign with 37 tackles, five passes defended and one interception.

Whitehair entered the league as the Bears’ second-round pick in the 2016 draft. He started all 16 games in his rookie season, earning himself a PFWA All-Rookie Team nod. Whitehair, who was a Pro Bowler in 2018, finishes his stint with the Bears having played 124 games, including 118 starts.

Considering their experience, Jackson and Whitehair shouldn’t have trouble attracting offers from other NFL teams. The Bears, on the other hand, will likely look to replace the duo in the 2024 Draft, where they hold two first-round selections, and through free agency, where they are armed with almost $70 million in cap space.

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Chicago Bears aren’t willing to let another starting safety walk out of the door. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Bears agreed to a four-year extension with All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson.

Rapoport reports that Jackson’s deal is worth $58.4 in total, which makes him the highest-paid safety in the league at the moment. The extension, which keeps the 26-year-old with the organization through 2024, reportedly comes with $33 million in guarantees.

Although Jackson had another year on his rookie deal, Bears probably wanted to act fast in order not to repeat the same mistake they made with Adrian Amos last summer. Amos walked out as a free agent and joined Chicago’s bitter rivals Green Bay Packers.

Despite Chicago Bears’ underwhelming season, Eddie Jackson had a solid year in 2019. He had 60 tackles, five pass deflections, two interceptions, 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble alongside fumble recovery. This kind of performance brought Jackson his second Pro Bowl appearance in 2019.

Over the course of his three years in the league, Jackson, who was the fourth-round pick in 2017, made 46 starts. His NFL career stats include 147 tackles, 10 interceptions, 2.0 sacks, and two defensive touchdowns.

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