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Jaguars swap defensive ends in pair of roster moves

Jaguars swap defensive ends in pair of roster moves

The Jaguars swapped defensive ends in a pair of Friday roster moves, announcing they have signed Joe Gaziano and released Rasheem Green.

Gaziano spent the 2023 season with the Falcons, under former Atlanta and current Jacksonville defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen.

An undrafted free agent from Northwestern in 2020, Gaziano began his NFL career with the Los Angeles Chargers for three seasons before moving east to join the Falcons last year.

Gaziano has recorded 24 tackles including two for loss, one sack and one defended pass in 23 career appearances, including one start with Los Angeles in 2021.

Pro Football Focus credits Gaziano with 13 career quarterback pressures over 113 pass rush snaps.

Jacksonville originally signed Green alongside defensive end Raymond Johnson III and linebacker Tanner Muse on July 30, waiving undrafted rookies, defensive end Andre Carter and linebacker Trey Kiser, in corresponding moves.

A third-round draft pick by Seattle in 2018, Green has recorded 151 tackles with 19 for loss, 19 sacks, eight defended passes, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in six seasons. He had one tackle in the Jaguars’ preseason opener against the Chiefs on Saturday.

Jaguars announce three signings, waive two UDFAs

Jaguars announce three signings, waive two UDFAs

The Jaguars made a trio of signings Tuesday after their sixth day of training camp, bringing in linebacker Tanner Muse and defensive ends Rasheem Green and Raymond Johnson III, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

Jacksonville waived two undrafted rookies, defensive end Andre Carter and linebacker Trey Kiser, in corresponding moves.

Muse’s signing was previously reported by NFL Network; Green’s signing was previously reported by ESPN.

Muse, 27, has played for Las Vegas, Seattle, Pittsburgh and the Los Angeles Chargers over four seasons in the NFL.

A former third-round pick by the Raiders in 2020, Muse has recorded 22 tackles and one defended pass over 33 career appearances including one start, and logged over 200 special teams snaps per year on average over the last three seasons.

Green, 27, a third-round selection by the Seahawks in 2018, has recorded 151 tackles with 19 for loss, 19 sacks, eight defended passes, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in six seasons.

He has played in 86 games and made 29 starts, spending the last two seasons with Houston and Chicago after four years with Seattle.

Johnson, 25, signed with San Francisco in February but was released by the 49ers in June.

After signing with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2021, Johnson appeared in 15 games as a rookie, producing four tackles and one sack. He has not played since, having spent time on Cincinnati and Detroit’s practice squads.

Seahawks LB Uchenna Nwosu looks to be recovering well this offseason

Seahawks LB Uchenna Nwosu looks to be recovering well this offseason

The Seattle Seahawks may be getting a much-needed boost to their defense, and this time it will be coming from within the organization. Last year, Seahawks linebacker/pass rusher was lost for the season after suffering a pectoral injury in Week 7. After Nwosu was placed on injured reserve, Seattle’s pass rush became wildly inconsistent.

Fortunately, a bit of good injury news appears to be upon us. On Instagram, a video of Nwosu training has him looking back to his usual explosive self.

Interestingly, the first player in this video is former Seahawks defensive end Rasheem Green, who was drafted by Seattle in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft. Green is now with the Chicago Bears.

In Nwosu’s debut season with Seattle in 2022, he became a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. Nwosu played in all 17 games, had 66 total tackles, defended four passes, forced three fumbles (recovering two of them) and logged 9.5 sacks.

Needless to say, his return to full health will be a considerable upgrade to a defensive line that now features Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II.

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Trevis Gipson thanks Bears fans for support after being cut

The Bears cut Trevis Gipson, who took to social media to thank the fan base for their support.

The Chicago Bears announced their initial 53-man roster, where defensive end Trevis Gipson was among the surprise cuts.

Shortly after the roster was revealed, Gipson took to Twitter (X) to thank the Bears fanbase in a farewell post.

Bears Nation, I have been released and now looking forward to my next step! I appreciate all the love and support/memories!! Thank you to the fullest! Much love to the city of Chicago and you’ll forever have a spot in my heart!

The Bears’ controversial decision to release Gipson bookends an eventful week revolving around the four-year veteran. During Chicago’s final preseason, a report surfaced that revealed Gipson had requested a trade from the Bears.

Gipson’s production in that game added to the speculation that Gipson was adding to his trade value with a strong preseason, creating the expectation that he would be traded instead of cut.

Gipson pushed back against the report soon after he addressed his release, stating in another post that he “never requested a trade.”

No matter how accurate the report was, the truth of the matter is Gipson is no longer with the Bears, and his departure leaves a major hole in the defensive end position. Chicago’s prospects of getting to the quarterback consistently already looked bleak, and the team deciding to cut Gipson only further cripples the position.

The Bears now have no impact pass-rusher outside of newly signed Yannick Ngakoue and DeMarcus Walker. The team will now predominantly rely on Ngakoue, Walker, Dominique Robinson, Rasheem Green and Terrell Lewis.

The waiver wire could be the short-term answer for the team, as it can be expected the Bears will attempt to claim several players. Chicago has the number one waiver priority, which essentially means they get first pick of any player they want.

While the Bears may remedy the situation, the defensive line is looking like the weakest position on the team.

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5 Bears players who impressed on Day 13 of training camp

Here a few Bears players who stood out during the team’s final public practice of training camp.

Believe it or not, Chicago Bears training camp 2023 is already coming to a close. The Bears held their final public training camp practice of the season on Thursday, two days before they take on the Tennessee Titans in the preseason opener. After that, one more closed practice will take place on Monday before the team heads to Indianapolis for their joint practices with the Colts.

Following a lengthy and spirited practice the day before, head coach Matt Eberflus dialed things back a little bit on Thursday with a shorter session. But it was still one that featured plenty of plays from the defense, particularly on the line.

Here are a few players who stood out from the Bears’ final open training camp practice.

Bears 2023 training camp preview: Edge rusher

Next up in our Bears training camp preview is edge rusher, which is arguably the weakest position group on the roster.

Chicago Bears training camp is less than a month away, so it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest.

We’re unveiling our Bears 2023 training camp position previews, breaking down every player by position and examining the group’s biggest question.

Up next are the edge rushers, a noted weakness of the Bears’ defense. After finishing last in the NFL with 20 sacks, Chicago signed veterans DeMarcus Walker and Rasheem Green.

The Bears will aim to be two-deep at each position. Unless something changes, rookies D’Anthony Jones and Jalen Harris are probably fighting for the last roster spot. The winner will likely be the better pass rusher.

Here’s a closer look at the Bears’ edge rushers heading into training camp:

Details of DL Rasheem Green’s contract with Bears

The Bears added Rasheem Green to the defensive line room this offseason. See the details of his contract here:

The Chicago Bears added another veteran to their defensive line with the signing of defensive end Rasheem Green to a one-year contract.

He joins fellow free-agent defensive end DeMarcus Walker and defensive tackle Andrew Billings as new faces in the defensive line room this offseason.

Details of Green’s contract have emerged, and it’s an affordable one for the Bears. According to Aaron Wilson, Green’s one-year deal is worth $1.5 million with a total maximum value of $2.75 million.

That includes a $500,000 base salary guarantee, $350,000 signing bonus, $500,000 in per game active roster bonus, $250,000 incentive and $150,000 workout bonus.

Green is a former third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, who played four years with Seattle before joining the Houston Texans in 2022. He’s already played five years in the league and is only 25 years old, so there’s plenty of upside with this move by general manager Ryan Poles.

Green is a versatile defensive lineman with the ability to play outside and inside, and he should be a solid rotational piece in Matt Eberflus’ defense.

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Bear Necessities: Breaking down the Rasheem Green signing

In our weekly newsletter, we’re recapping the Bears’ newest free agent signing: DL Rasheem Green.

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What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?

The Bears added a new defensive lineman in Rasheem Green, who signed a one-year deal with the team this week. Green is a versatile defensive lineman who can play outside and inside, and he’ll be a solid rotational piece in the Chicago defense.

Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the week of April 2.

Bears 2023 NFL draft preview: Where does Chicago stand at DE?

Defensive end is the next focus in our Bears positional reviews, where the team is still looking for their star pass rusher.

The Chicago Bears have had a busy offseason, working to improve the team following their historic 3-14 run during the 2022 season during general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus’ first year with the team. Now going into Year 2, Poles and Eberflus are working to get the Bears back to relevancy and build a foundation that will eventually lead to postseason success.

Following their free agency frenzy, the Bears are setting their sights towards the 2023 NFL draft, which is quickly approaching. After initially winding up with the No. 1 overall pick, the Bears moved down to No. 9 following a lucrative trade with the Carolina Panthers. They will look to shore up certain positions such as offensive tackle and defensive line that still have glaring holes.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going position by position to break down where Chicago stands entering the NFL draft. After looking at the offensive side of the ball, it’s time to turn our focus to defense. We begin with defensive end where the Bears are still searching for their star pass rusher.

Grading the Bears’ signing of DE Rasheem Green

The Bears made another low-risk move on the defensive line by signing DE Rasheem Green. Here is our initial grade of the deal.

The Chicago Bears took another stab at fortifying their defensive line on Thursday, signing former Houston Texans defensive end Rasheem Green to a one-year contract. Green is entering his sixth season as a pro, initially getting selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Over the course of four seasons, Green was effective as a role player for the Seahawks. He notched at least four sacks in two of those years, having his best season in 2021 when he recorded 48 total tackles (six for a loss) with 6.5 sacks in his lone season as a full-time starter.

Green spent the 2022 season with the Texans where he was a rotational player. He totaled 42 tackles (five for a loss) along with 3.5 sacks in 16 games. Now he comes to the Bears in a similar capacity to help improve what was an abysmal pass rush in 2022. Here is our initial grade of the signing.