Bears 2021 free agency preview: Will Chicago bring back Deon Bush?

The Bears have just one safety under contract this season, which makes Deon Bush a prime candidate to return to the team in 2021.

The Chicago Bears currently have just one safety under contract heading into 2021 — Eddie Jackson — which means they should prioritize returning some familiar faces in the secondary, including Deon Bush.

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 Urban, and offensive lineman Germain Ifedi, we’re continuing with the Bears’ third safety: Bush.