Former Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds Signs with Giants

The 3-year, $36 million deal comes after Chicago released the veteran linebacker.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Tremaine Edmunds, a former starting linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has signed a 3-year, $36 million contract with the New York Giants. The Bears released Edmunds last week in a salary cap-saving move, freeing up $15 million in cap space. Edmunds was a 3-year starter for the Bears, recording 112 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 QB hits, 1 fumble recovery, 4 interceptions, and 9 pass breakups in 2022.

Why it matters

Edmunds was a key part of the Bears' defense over the past few seasons, so his departure represents a significant roster change for the team. The Giants, meanwhile, are adding an experienced linebacker to their defense as they look to improve upon their 2022 campaign.

The details

Edmunds originally signed a 4-year, $72 million contract with the Bears in 2023. However, the team released him last week in a move to free up salary cap space. The 3-year, $36 million deal with the Giants represents a new opportunity for Edmunds to continue his NFL career.

  • Edmunds was released by the Bears on March 3, 2026.
  • Edmunds signed his 3-year contract with the Giants on March 9, 2026.

The players

Tremaine Edmunds

A former starting linebacker for the Chicago Bears who has now signed with the New York Giants on a 3-year, $36 million contract.

T.J. Edwards

Edmunds' former teammate and fellow linebacker with the Chicago Bears.

Ian Rapoport

An NFL Network reporter who broke the news of Edmunds' signing with the Giants.

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What’s next

The Giants will look to integrate Edmunds into their defensive scheme as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Edmunds' move from the Bears to the Giants represents a significant free agency signing, as the veteran linebacker looks to continue his career with a new team after being released by Chicago in a salary cap-saving move.