Edwards comes to Chicago with the expectation that he’ll serve as the MIKE linebacker in Matt Eberflus’ defense. Edwards is also reunited with former Wisconsin teammate Jack Sanborn, who was a rookie standout for the Bears last season.
Sanborn and Edwards have a lot in common. Both played at Wisconsin (including for one year together in 2018). Both were undrafted free agents. Both are homegrown products who grew up Bears fans. Now, they’ll anchor Chicago’s linebacker corps.