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Report: Chargers planning to sign EDGE Jeremiah Attaochu

The Chargers are adding a reinforcement at the edge defender position.

The Chargers are planning to sign edge defender Jeremiah Attaochu, pending a physical, according to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper.

Attaochu is no stranger to the Bolts, as he was their 2014 second-round pick and played for them through the 2017 season.

Attaochu, 29, is in his ninth NFL season. He was with the Bears last season but tore his pectoral in Week 5 and was released in June. This year, he spent some time on the Ravens’ practice squad before being waived.

Attaochu has 20.5 sacks in eight seasons. He recently had a solid campaign in 2020 with the Broncos, logging 31 tackles, 21 pressures, five sacks, and nine quarterback hits in 13 games.

Following the loss to Joey Bosa, who was placed on the injured reserve list with a groin injury, there was no production at the edge defender position aside from Khalil Mack.

Chris Rumph II and Kyle Van Noy have struggled to get to the quarterback, amassing ten and eight pressures in seven games, respectively. Further, Rumph is expected to miss weeks with an MCL sprain.

7 free agent pass rushers the Eagles could consider after Derek Barnett suffers torn ACL

Seven free agent pass rushers the Philadelphia Eagles could consider after Derek Barnett suffers torn ACL

The Eagles are down a pass rusher after Nick Sirianni confirmed that Derek Barnett suffered a torn ACL in Sunday’s win over the Lions.

Barnett, the Eagles’ 2017 first-round pick is out for the season after re-signing with the team on a two-year deal this offseason.

“Derek will be out and he tore his ACL, and obviously that’s a big blow for us,” Nick Sirianni said Monday. “I love the way Derek Barnett comes to work every single day and plays with grittiness and toughness and (plays) nasty. “I am a huge Derek Barnett fan and he’ll be missed, so that sucks. I hate that for him, I hate that for this team. I can’t tell you how much I think of Derek.”

Barnett exited the game midway through the third quarter and he’s among the top edge rushers in the league when it comes to applying pressure to opposing quarterbacks.

Philadelphia has Tarron Jackson on the roster and could elevate from within, but we’re provided seven free agent options as well.

Titans hosted four players for tryouts on Wednesday

The Titans hosted four players for tryouts on Wednesday.

The Tennessee Titans continue to do their due diligence with free agents ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Per the league’s transactions wire, the Titans hosted four players for tryouts on Wednesday, including linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu, defensive end Gerri Green, and defensive backs Harrison Hand and Jovante Moffatt.

The most notable name of that group is Attaochu, an eight-year veteran who can play inside and out and has spent time with the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears.

He has appeared in 79 games (23 starts) during his career and spent the 2021 campaign with the Bears, where his season was cut short due to a torn pectoral.

The year prior, Attaochu finished with 31 combined tackles and five sacks in 13 games (five starts) for the Broncos.

A former fifth-round pick of the Vikings, Hand spent two years in Minnesota, appearing in 23 games (one start) and tallying one interception and three passes defensed.

Like Hand, Moffatt has two years of experience in the NFL. In 14 games (no starts), he has 10 combined tackles. Moffatt, Hand and Attaochu are also experienced in playing special teams.

Green, on the other hand, has never played a snap in an NFL game.

Perhaps the Titans will do more roster shuffling in the days leading up to their Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants, which kicks off on September 11 at 4:25 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

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Cardinals bring in CB Deandre Baker, LB Jeremiah Attaochu for workout

Baker, a former first-round pick, was recently released by the Chiefs. Attaochu has played a lot of outside linebacker in 3-4 defenses.

The Arizona Cardinals brought in a pair of players who could help them at positions that many would say need some attention. Cornerback and outside linebacker positions appear to be the two thinnest position in terms of depth and also the two positions on defense with the biggest questions about the starters.

According to the NFL transaction report Wednesday, the Cardinals held tryouts for a former first-round cornerback and a former second-round edge defender.

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Jeremiah Attaochu released just 5 days after he raved about fit in Bears defense

How’s this for awkward: Jeremiah Attaochu raved about his fit in the Bears’ new defensive scheme just five days before he was cut.

The Chicago Bears released defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu after just one season. The move didn’t come as a surprise to fans, but you figure it did for Attaochu, who just five days ago was raving about his fit in Matt Eberflus’ defense.

“For sure, I’m definitely excited about this scheme,” Attaochu told reporters last Wednesday at the conclusion of OTAs. “I get to do one job and that’s get off the ball, get in a track stance and use my athleticism.

“Being very versatile most of my career, standing up, dropping, I think it takes the thinking out it for a guy with superior athleticism. So a guy that can get off the ball before everybody else, beat the O-lineman out of his stance, use my quickness, use my speed, so I definitely fit in very well.”

Unfortunately for Attaochu, it doesn’t seem the Bears feel the same as they make the transition to a 4-3 defense.

The Bears signed Attaochu to a two-year deal last offseason. He appeared in just five games before suffering a torn pectoral muscle in Week 5 that sidelined him for the 2021 season.

Following Attaochu’s release, Chicago freed up $2.45 million in salary cap space. The Bears now have $24.66 million in available cap space, per OTC, which ranks third in the league.

Chicago signed nose tackle Mike Pennel in a corresponding roster move, marking Pennel’s second stint with the Bears.

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Twitter reacts to Bears releasing Jeremiah Attaochu, signing Mike Pennel

The Bears released Jeremiah Attaochu and signed Mike Pennel. Here’s how fans are reacting to the roster moves:

The Chicago Bears made a couple of roster moves ahead of mandatory minicamp, releasing defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu and signing nose tackle Mike Pennel.

Attaochu’s release doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering he wasn’t a good fit for Matt Eberflus’ scheme, despite raving about his fit in the system just five days earlier. Attaochu’s release frees up $2.45 million in salary cap space.

Meanwhile, Pennel is back for his second stint with Chicago. He signed with the Bears last June before landing on injured reserve and being cut in late August.

As expected, Bears fans aren’t really surprised by Attaochu’s release. Although Pennel’s return isn’t exactly a surprise either given his Kansas City connection to general manager Ryan Poles. But given the need for depth along the interior of the defensive line, it’s a move that makes sense.

Here’s how fans are reacting to Attaochu’s release and Pennel’s signing:

How Jeremiah Attaochu’s release impacts Bears’ salary cap in 2022

The Bears have released DE Jeremiah Attaochu. Here’s how it impacts the Bears’ salary cap in 2022.

The Chicago Bears have released defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu, who becomes the latest salary cap casualty of the offseason for new general manager Ryan Poles.

Attaochu signed a two-year deal with Chicago last offseason. He appeared in just five games — totaling two tackles — before suffering a torn pectoral muscle in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

Attaochu’s release doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering he wasn’t a huge fit for the Bears’ new defense under Matt Eberflus. Not to mention, Chicago saved some salary cap space in the process.

The Bears have freed up $2.45 million in cap space for the 2022 season, per Over The Cap, as Attaochu’s release is a post-June 1 cut. Attaochu will carry $645,000 dead-cap hit this season.

Following Attaochu’s release, the Bears now have $24.66 million in available cap space, per OTC, which ranks third in the league.

Attaochu joins nose tackle Eddie Goldman, linebacker Danny Trevathan, running back Tarik Cohen as other cap casualties this offseason.

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Bears release DE Jeremiah Attaochu, sign NT Mike Pennel

The Bears have parted ways with DE Jeremiah Attaochu and signed NT Mike Pennel, who returns for his second stint in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears have made a couple of roster moves ahead of mandatory minicamp, which begins Tuesday. The Bears have released edge rusher Jeremiah Attaochu and signed nose tackle Mike Pennel, the team announced Monday night.

Attaochu signed a two-year deal with Chicago last offseason. He appeared in just five games — totaling two tackles — before suffering a season-ending torn pectoral muscle in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Pennel is back for his second stint with the Bears. He signed with the Bears last June before landing on injured reserve in August and was cut soon after.

The Bears interior defensive line depth has been a focus this offseason following the departures of key veterans Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman and Bilal Nichols. Pennel adds some additional depth to a group that includes Khyiris Tonga, Mario Edwards and Angelo Blackson.

Meanwhile, Chicago’s edge rushers are led by Robert Quinn, Trevis Gipson and Al-Quadin Muhammad. That gives players like Dominique Robinson, Sam Kamara and Charles Snowden an opportunity to earn a valuable roster spot.

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6 moves Bears GM Ryan Poles could make next as fire sale continues

Bears GM Ryan Poles has had a busy couple of days with cuts and a massive trade of Khalil Mack. Here’s what he could do next:

The Chicago Bears are making plenty of moves ahead of the start of free agency and the new league year. New general manager Ryan Poles has made some tough but necessary moves to build for the future and free up some salary cap for 2022 and beyond.

The Bears traded star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2022 second-round pick and 2023 sixth-round selection while also getting the benefit of Los Angeles taking on the rest of Mack’s contract.

Chicago also parted ways with running back Tarik Cohen (as an injury designation) and defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, after Poles couldn’t find a trade partner for the former second rounder.

But if those three moves are any indication, there’s probably more on the way. Following the Mack trade and the Cohen and Goldman releases, here are some other possible moves Poles could look to make this offseason:

*All salary cap information courtesy of OverTheCap.

How the Bears pass rush looks following Khalil Mack trade

What does the Bears pass rush look like following the Khalil Mack trade? Trevis Gipson serves to benefit the most.

The Chicago Bears added to an already crazy week in the NFL when it was reported they would be sending star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round pick.

Los Angeles is also picking up Mack’s remaining contract, with the Bears responsible for $24 million in dead money this season. The move was general manager Ryan Poles’ first in what is sure to be a busy offseason for the new-look Bears.

Trading Mack, who was acquired in 2018 by former general manager Ryan Pace for multiple first-round draft picks, marks the end of an era for the Bears defense. Mack had 36 sacks and 14 forced fumbles in his four years as a Bear, earning Pro Bowl honors in three of them. He missed the final 10 games this past season after landing on injured reserve.

With Mack now heading back to the West Coast, the Bears depth chart at defensive is getting shaken up a bit. While Robert Quinn will continue to be a starter after his record-setting performance in 2021 when he had 18.5 sacks and made the Pro Bowl, third-year pass rusher Trevis Gipson stands to benefit the most from Mack’s departure.

Gipson broke out in 2021 with 7.0 sacks, five of which came after Mack was lost for the season. He showed a ferociousness for getting after the quarterback and stripping the ball in his absence, which helped make this trade more palatable.

Behind Quinn and Gipson at the moment is veteran Jeremiah Attaochu. Signed last year as a free agent, Attaochu didn’t make much of an impact before being lost for the season. He could be a cut candidate as he enters the final year of his deal, but stands to see more playing time if he hangs around. The other reserves include younger players such as Sam Kamara and Charles Snowden, all of whom spent some time on defense last season.

The Bears also have veteran Mario Edwards Jr., who signed a three-year contract extension last offseason. He’s also an intriguing player who might find himself with more playing time than he did last season, assuming he remains with the team. Edwards had 2.0 sacks in 12 games, but struggled with untimely penalties as well.

There’s still work to be done and the roster is sure to look much different come August, but a few players already on the team will have the chance to earn more playing time on the defensive line. We’ll see what else the Bears have up their sleeves as the offseason rolls on.

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