# T.J. Edwards

NFL linebacker. Position: **LB**. Team: **Chicago Bears**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** LB
- **Team:** CHI (Chicago Bears)
- **Age:** 29
- **Contract:** 3 years, $20 million (signed 2024)

## 2026 Outlook

Veteran linebacker and one of the Bears' highest-paid defensive starters entering training camp with a concerning injury pattern. Edwards missed seven games in 2025 with recurring hamstring issues and suffered a fibula fracture in the wild-card playoff win over Green Bay, sidelining him for the divisional round loss to LA. Despite missing significant time last season, the Bears retained confidence in Edwards, avoiding veteran replacement options. However, the team also added depth via the draft (Keyshaun Elliott, 5th round) and free agency signings (Devin Bush 3-year, $30M contract), signaling they're building contingency plans if Edwards' injury troubles persist. Edwards is dealing with a minor muscle strain heading into training camp—placed on the active/non-football injury (NFI) list on July 25 but could clear quickly pending medical evaluation (per Bears place $20 million defensive starter on injury list before camp). If Edwards can stay healthy through preseason, he'll anchor the Bears' linebacker corps alongside Bush and Jackson.

## Role / Depth Chart

Starting linebacker; part of a three-man rotation with Devin Bush and D'Marco Jackson.

## Injury Status

**2025 recurring:** Hamstring issues (missed 7 games), fibula fracture in playoff wild card vs. Green Bay.

**2026 preseason:** Minor muscle strain; placed on NFI list July 25, likely short-term precaution.

## Recent News

- 2026-07-26 — Bears place $20 million defensive starter on injury list before camp (Bears place $20 million defensive starter on injury list before camp)

## Open Questions

- Will T.J. Edwards' injury history improve in 2026, or will the Bears eventually move on from his contract?

## Sources

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