The Chicago Bears addressed one of their secondary needs in free agency with the signing of a veteran cornerback.
The Bears are signing former Steelers cornerback Artie Burns to a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter.
Former Steelers’ cornerback Artie Burns is signing with the Bears on a one-year deal, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2020
Burns was a former first-round pick by the Steelers in 2016. While he started just seven games over the last two seasons for the Steelers, there’s reason to hope for redemption as he’s just 24 years old and joining a veteran Bears defense.
Cornerback Prince Amukamara was a cap casualty earlier this offseason, and the Bears saved $9 million in cap space. Now, they’re looking for a new starting cornerback opposite Kyle Fuller.
Burns is certainly in the running for that starting job, along with recently-added CFL star Tre Roberson and third-year corner Kevin Toliver.
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