Bears 2021 free agency preview: Can we expect more of DeAndre Houston-Carson in Chicago?

Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson is set to hit free agency, but he’s a candidate to return in 2021 as a key reserve and special teamer.

The Chicago Bears have a need at safety this offseason with Eddie Jackson the only safety under contract in Chicago in 2021. While DeAndre Houston-Carson isn’t the answer as a starter opposite Jackson, he’s a key reserve and special teams contributor that should be re-signed this offseason.

Looking ahead to free agency, we’re breaking down every Bears free agent’s 2020 season, including the team’s need at the position and predicting whether they stay or go in free agency.

After looking at wide receiver Allen Robinsonquarterback Mitchell Trubisky, defensive end Roy Robertson-Harriskick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, kicker Cairo Santossafety Tashaun Gipsondefensive end Brent Urbanoffensive lineman Germain Ifedisafety Deon Bush, and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr., we’re continuing with Houston-Carson, who will likely be back with the Bears in 2021.