The Chicago Bears signed cornerback Tavon Young to a one-year deal, which makes him the first cornerback move in free agency for general manager Ryan Poles.
Young fills a big hole at the nickelback position, which was a huge area of weakness last year. While Young has the potential to be a huge asset in the slot, there are some injury concerns. He’s torn the same ACL twice and suffered a neck injury that forced him to miss an entire season.
But it’s hard to argue with the upside that Young brings. If he can stay healthy, he can bring some stability in the slot for Chicago. With a one-year deal, it’s a low-risk, high-reward signing for Poles.
With the addition of Young, here’s a look at the Bears’ cornerback depth: