LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears last sent a defensive player to the Pro Bowl in the 2013 season when cornerback Tim Jennings was a late addition to the NFC roster to replace Seattle’s Richard Sherman.
Four years later the Bears don’t have a single defensive player (homegrown or acquired) that ever has been voted to the Pro Bowl.
Chicago’s best hope to end the streak is defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, who is one of 15 NFC players with at least seven sacks on the season.
“Well, he’s been out there,” Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said.