Bears 2021 free agency preview: Will Chicago bring back Sherrick McManis?

Sherrick McManis has been one of the NFL’s most dependable special teamers and provided valuable depth at DB. Will Chicago bring him back?

Sherrick McManis has been with the Chicago Bears for the last nine years, where he’s been one of the NFL’s most dependable special teams players and provided valuable depth at defensive back. With McManis once again a free agent, will Chicago once again lock him up to an affordable one-year deal?

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 Bushdefensive end Mario Edwards Jr.safety DeAndre Houston-Carsonpunter Pat O’Donnelloutside linebacker Barkevious Mingo and nose tackle John Jenkins we’re continuing with McManis.