TJ Edwards faces uncertainty as Bears prepare for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Chicago Bears are focused on a promising 2026 season following their NFC North title in 2025. Linebacker TJ Edwards, listed as the 25th most important player, is working to recover from a serious injury that limited him to just 10 games last season. Despite signing a contract extension, he will compete for his role amid new team additions. Edwards has been participating in offseason workouts and aims to be ready for training camp, though his previous impact on the team may not carry over this year.
- •Bears aim to build on 2025 success under head coach Ben Johnson.
- •Edwards suffered a fractured fibula during the playoffs, impacting his 2025 season.
- •He signed a three-year deal in 2023 and received an extension going into 2025.
- •Training camp preparations are critical for Edwards' recovery and role determination.
- •Competition for linebacking positions may affect Edwards' standing on the team.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — 30 Most Important Bears of 2026: TJ Edwards (No. 25)
"Up next in our Most Important Bears series is TJ Edwards, who is out to show he can move past the injuries that slowed him in 2025.
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