Buffalo Bills CB Stephon Gilmore is expected to land in Chicago this off-season.
The Bears desperately need a defensive back, hell a couple of them would be ideal. After finishing tied for second-to-last in the league in interceptions and limping to an embarrassing 3-13 record, Chicago finds themselves in the most important off-season of recent memory.
With roughly $53 million in cap space and more expected to be free up with the departure of Jay Cutler, and possibly Alshon Jeffery, the Bears are in a position to spend. Luckily for them there are several intriguing young defensive backs expected to be on the free agent market this year. Specifically, cornerbacks.
The 27-year old Trumaine Johnson leads the list with his 2016 pay nearing almost $14 million. Other interesting players include Morris Claiborne, the sixth overall pick in 2012, and Dre Kirkpatrick who was 17th overall in that same draft. Another note worthy name is Prince Amukamara, he was taken 19th overall by the Giants in 2011. All of these players have high potential but seemingly haven’t been able to reach their full stride in the pros.
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Another cornerback, who also has high potential and has already displayed it several times in the NFL, was recently selected as the next big free agent for the Chicago Bears … his name is Stephon Gilmore.
