Bears LB Devin Bush dubbed best value signing of free agency
Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush was named one of the best value signings this offseason by Pro Football Focus.
The Chicago Bears made several moves this offseason, and while the only splash move was signing veteran safety Coby Bryant, their other big signing on defense has garnered plenty of attention. After releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, the Bears moved quickly in free agency to sign veteran Devin Bush to a three-year deal. Bush, who spent the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, was coming off one of the best years of his career.
The former first-round pick totaled 125 tackles, including seven tackles for loss, two sacks and three interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. Bush fits Dennis Allen's scheme in looking for a fast, play-making linebacker, and recently, PFF graded his signing to Chicago as one of the best value signings this offseason. Bush, a former top-10 pick, revitalized his career over the past two seasons in Cleveland, culminating in the fourth-highest PFF overall grade (87.
6) among linebackers this past season. Boasting 97th percentile grades in box coverage and run defense since the start of 2024, Bush brings a strong, well-rounded skill set to a Bears defense that desperately needs a steady presence in the middle after ranking 31st in offensive success rate allowed in 2025. At just $10 million in average annual value, Bush’s contract comes in at a bargain compared to other options on the linebacker market.
Six linebackers signed this offseason will earn more on average than Bush, including former Bear Tremaine Edmunds, who inked a three-year year, $36 million deal with the Giants. Bush slotted in at ninth overall on PFF’s free agent rankings, giving Chicago massive value for the price. Coming off two big years, Bush will get a major role with the Bears defense, playing alongside T.