With the arrival of new head coach Ben Johnson, he added an experienced defensive coordinator (and former head coach) in Dennis Allen to lead the defense. There are plenty of established veterans in place, led by cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon, defensive end Montez Sweat and linebackers T.J. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds.

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But there’s one signing that has gone under the radar and is already paying off as the Bears prepare for traini