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Chicago Bears Working Out Free Agent Linebacker With 54 Tackles

The Chicago Bears are hosting free-agent linebacker Shaquille Quarterman for a workout, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Chicago Bears, Shaquille Quarterman
Nov 26, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Shaquille Quarterman (50) and tight end Evan Engram (17) throws their gloves to fans after defeating the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterman, 26, was originally chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has appeared in 63 games.

Through the first four seasons of his career, Quarterman has logged 54 total tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss, before reaching free agency for the first time this offseason.

During the 2023 season, Quarterman saw his role dramatically reduced, appearing in only eight defensive snaps while continuing to contribute on special teams for Jacksonville.

Linebacker has been a position of need for the Bears across the past several offseasons, but added former Eagles defensive star T.J. Edwards early in free agency in 2023.

In the Windy City, if the Bears choose to sign Quarterman, he could immediately contribute on special teams while fighting for a starting role in Chicago’s front-seven during training camp and the upcoming preseason.

Chicago Bears Matt Eberflus
Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus greets his players as they stretch on the field before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

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Matt Lombardo is a seasoned NFL reporter, with over 12 years of experience covering the league. In addition to his work at Gridiron Heroics, Lombardo covers the NFL for Heavy.com, is an on air sports contributor for FOX29 Philadelphia, and writes an NFL Substack "Between The Hashmarks." Lombardo is the former Senior NFL Insider of FanBuzz, and prior to taking that role was a national NFL reporter at FanSided where he hosted a weekly podcast "The Matt Lombardo Show." A former beat reporter for NJ Advance Media (Parent company of NJ.com and the Newark Star Ledger), Lombardo covered the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011 through the 2017 season before moving to cover the New York Giants for the Star Ledger for two seasons from 2018 through 2020. During his career to date, Lombardo has covered five Super Bowls, four NFL Drafts, multiple NFL Combines, and has had his work frequently featured in publications such as Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, and more. In addition to his journalism work, Lombardo is a strong on air presence and is a former sports talk radio host on 97.5 FM The Fanatic, Philadelphia's first FM Sports Station and the radio home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers.

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