5 things to know about new Bears safety Tashaun Gipson

The Bears made their already-dominant defense better with the free-agent signing of veteran safety Tashaun Gipson.

2. Gipson has recorded one interception in every season since entering the league in 2012

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The Bears have a plethora of playmakers on defense, and they added another with the free-agent signing of Gipson. Believe it or not, Gipson has recorded one interception in every one of his eight years in the NFL, which certainly makes him a valuable member of this defense.

Gipson has three seasons where he’s notched just one pick, but he’s also had seasons where he’s eclipsed the four-interception mark — three times — including a career-high six interceptions with the Browns in 2014. Adding a playmaker like Gipson to an already dominant defense only serves to make this defense even better.

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