The Chicago Bears made a splash in free agency with the addition of defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, who’s signing a three-year deal worth $40.5 million.
With the transition to a 4-3 defense, the Bears have locked down a dominant 3-technique in Ogunjobi, who was a big part of the Bengals’ Super Bowl run last year.
Sure, it’s not the big offensive move many fans were expecting on the first day of free agency. But Ogunjobi’s addition shores up an important need along the defensive line and indicates Chicago’s defense has potential to be good even after the loss of several key starters.
Here’s are four reasons why Bears fans should be excited about the addition of Ogunjobi on defense: