The Bears are expected to lose Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to free agency, which means they’ll be looking to fill a hole at safety opposite former All-Pro Eddie Jackson.
Chicago will likely turn to free agency or the NFL Draft to fill the void at safety. And NFL.com believes Vonn Bell would be the perfect fit for the Bears.
The Bears have very little cap room to work with, and it’s unlikely they’ll be able to do much of anything at their current position. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is in search of a big payday in free agency, meaning Chicago will need to address the position in some form. Without cutting someone to create space, this isn’t likely to happen, but Bell might sign at a lower number, at least.
The Bears signed Clinton-Dix to a one-year prove-it deal, and he definitely proved that he’s worthy of a long-term deal following a solid 2019 season. Only thing is that’s not likely to come in Chicago, as the Bears are already in a crunch with their salary cap situation. Which means the Bears need to turn elsewhere for help at safety.
Bell had a breakout season with the Saints in 2019, where he posted career highs in total tackles, pass breakups and fumble recoveries. He also notched his first interception and defensive touchdown of his career. Bell has a nose for the ball, which would serve well opposite ballhawk Eddie Jackson.
Not only would Bell come at a cheaper price than re-signing Clinton-Dix, but Bell plays strong safety, which would allow Jackson to move back to free safety where he thrived in his first two seasons.
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