Chicago Bears add depth on defense with veteran lineman

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Cariola | Last updated Mar 10, 2026 10:13 PM ET

The Chicago Bears have continued to add before the new season starts on March 11 by bringing in more depth on defense.

According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Bears are finalizing a deal to bring in defensive end and former Atlanta Falcon, Kentavius Street. In two seasons with the Falcons, Street had three sacks, 20 solo tackles, and 36 total tackles in 20 games.

Street’s best season came in 2022 when he was with the New Orleans Saints, where he had 3.5 sacks in 17 games. Street has 10.5 sacks for his career.

The Bears also agreed to terms to bring in saftey Coby Bryant on a three-year ($40 million) contract to bolster their secondary.

Sources: The #Bears are signing veteran DE Kentavius Street.

Street has been with the Falcons since 2023 and brings 10.5 career sacks to Chicago. https://t.co/Vr1lYoAYtl pic.twitter.com/Ab7SEy8Yy7

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 10, 2026

The Chicago Bears are adding depth to their defensive front with Kentavius Street signing

Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) celebrates after a sack against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Street won’t be a starter for the Bears on defense, but he’ll serve as a suitable backup. The Bears run a Base 4-3 Defense under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, while Street played under a Base 3-4 Defense while in Atlanta.

The Bears have defensive linemen Grady Jarrett, edge defenders Montez Sweat and Day Odeyingbo, and Gervon Dexter Sr. as the starters. Street and defensive lineman Neville Gallimore will come off the bench and plug when needed. The Bears had the fourth-worst in the NFL (29th, 361.8 yards).

Nov 30, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) hits New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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