Could the Bears be a landing spot for free agent EDGE Von Miller?

There's been plenty of discussion about the Chicago Bears ' pass rush this offseason following a 2025 campaign where they totaled just 35 sacks, which was the seventh-worst in the NFL. While many expected Chicago to address the pass rush, especially defensive end, this offseason, they didn't make any moves in free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Ryan Poles, head coach Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen sound confident with the group they have, but does that necessarily rule out a move this summer?

There are still some intriguing free agent options at edge rusher where the Bears could turn to a stopgap option to shore up things alongside Montez Sweat, Austin Booker and Dayo Odeyingbo. In fact, ESPN's Matt Bowen believes Chicago is the best team fit for free agent edge rusher Von Miller. The Bears are awaiting the return of edge rushers Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) and Shemar Turner (torn ACL), and the team didn't take an edge rusher in the draft.

That could open the door for Miller as a sub-package defender for Chicago. At this stage of his career, Miller is best used as a true designated pass rusher. He had a team-high nine sacks for the Commanders last season.

Miller, a former second overall pick in 2011, spent his first 11 seasons with the Denver Broncos , where he was one of the NFL's most dominant pass rushers. He also had stops with the Los Angeles Rams (2021), Buffalo Bills (2022-24) and most recently the Washington Commanders (2025). Miller has totaled 138.