Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) – Seeking to bolster a beleaguered offensive line, the Chicago Bears struck a five-year agreement with tackle Jermon Bushrod on Tuesday’s first day of free agency.<\/p>\n
The Chicago Tribune reported the deal to be worth nearly $36 million with $17.715 million guaranteed for Bushrod, a Pro Bowl honoree with the New Orleans Saints in each of the last two seasons who served as Drew Brees’ primary blind-side protector the past four years.<\/p>\n
Bushrod broke into the NFL as a fourth-round draft choice of the Saints in 2007 and became the team’s regular left tackle in his third year, starting 14 regular-season games and all three playoff tests during New Orleans’ Super Bowl XLIV run during the 2009 campaign. During his time as a starter, the Saints have surrendered just 96 sacks, tied for the fewest in the league.<\/p>\n
The Bears, on the other hand, have allowed at least 44 sacks in each of the last three seasons.<\/p>\n
Bushrod has also been durable, having not missed a game since 2009.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old will be reunited with his onetime offensive line coach in New Orleans, Aaron Kromer, who was hired as the Bears’ offensive coordinator in January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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