Bears could target these 3 recently-released DBs in free agency

One team’s trash could be another team’s treasure. Especially when that trash could help the Bears address some needs at defensive back.

Tony Jefferson, safety

Mitchell Layton-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens released veteran safety Tony Jefferson on Friday, and he could be a good fit for the Bears. Jefferson spent three seasons with the Ravens, where he appeared in 35 games, recording 174 tackles, 11 passes defended, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions. He suffered a season-ending knee injury after five games in 2019, and his replacement Chuck Clark’s performance  showed Baltimore they might be fine without Jefferson.

Jefferson played strong safety with the Ravens, which would make him an appealing option for Chicago. With Clinton-Dix operating at free safety, Eddie Jackson was forced to move to strong safety. And while Jackson remained a force in the backend, he wasn’t his usual dominant self. The Bears should target a strong safety that will allow Jackson to move back to his natural role, and maybe Jefferson is their guy.

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