3 Bears in line for extensions after 2020 season

Bears GM Ryan Pace is in a prime position to hand out some well-deserved extensions. Here are three players that could fit the bill.

Roy Robertson-Harris

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From undrafted to underrated, Robertson-Harris successfully made the switch from hybrid outside linebacker at UTEP to defensive end in the NFL. He earned a sizable bump in salary heading into the upcoming season.

RRH has seen a reverse split in his defense-to-special teams snap counts, playing in over half of the defensive snaps last year. In 2019, he tallied 30 total tackles — including three tackles for loss — to go along with 10 quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks.

Akiem Hicks is signed through the 2021 season, but he played in just five games after being lost due to an elbow injury. He’s also 30 years old. Look for the 26-year-old Robertson-Harris to become a starter along the defensive line should the Bears let Hicks walk after his contract expires.

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