The Bears continue to add depth on defense, this time at outside linebacker, with the free-agent addition of Barkevious Mingo.
Mingo has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Bears, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The #Bears continue to add depth on defense, agreeing to terms with LB Barkevious Mingo on a 1-year deal, source said. He’s a familiar face for #Bears DC Chuck Pagano from their time in Indy & ST coach Chris Tabor from their time in Cleveland.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Barkevious’ deal is worth $1.187 million with $887,000 fully guaranteed. He also noted that the Texans had interest in re-signing Barkevious, but the Bears got a deal done.
As Rapoport noted, Mingo has history with some of the Bears coaching staff. He played under defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano during his time with the Colts in 2017. He’s also worked with special teams coordinator Chris Tabor in Cleveland from 2013-15.
Most recently, Mingo played in a reserve role with the Houston Texans. He played in all 16 games, with one start, where he tallied six tackles in 2019. He also played on special teams.
Mingo’s best season came with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, where he started 14 games and logged a career-high 48 tackles, one sack, one pass defensed and two forced fumbles.
Mingo operated as a pass rusher with the Seahawks, and he figures to serve a similar role as a reserve with the Bears. He’ll be a part of a Bears pass rush that includes All-Pros Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn.
The Bears also got another core special teamer in Mingo, who has served as a veteran special teams leader throughout his career.
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