The Chicago Bears’ edge rusher position is in chaos heading into the season, with young players like Booker and Odeyingbo still unproven and key veterans sidelined—Shemar Turner recovering from a torn ACL and Montez Sweat dealing with a minor injury. With the trade deadline looming, the team may need to act fast. Enter ZaDarius Smith, a former Pro Bowler who’s officially returning from retirement after working out with the Browns. At 34, Smith remains a disruptive force with nine sacks last season and elite run-stopping ability—a perfect fit for a Bears defense that struggled to generate pressure and stop the run. If the price is right, he could be the veteran answer they’ve been searching for.

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