Chicago Bears acquiring defensive end Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks

The Bears have agreed to acquire DE Darrell Taylor from the Seahawks.

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Taylor was a second-round pick by Seattle in 2020 out of Tennessee

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In his two seasons with the Seahawks, Taylor has recorded 8.5 sacks and 16 QB hits

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The Bears are looking to bolster their pass rush after finishing 24th in the NFL in sacks last season.

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Taylor, 25, has shown promise as a young edge rusher and will look to take the next step in Chicago

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The trade terms were not immediately disclosed, but the Bears are likely sending draft pick compensation to Seattle.

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Chicago has made several moves this offseason to improve their defense, including signing LB Tremaine Edmunds

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The Bears are hoping Taylor can team up with Robert Quinn and others to create a formidable pass rush in 2024

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Both teams are hoping this trade will benefit them in the long run as they look to contend in the NFC

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