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Bears earn A- grade in free agency

NFL.com analyst Chris Wesseling has given the Bears an “A-” grade for their performance thus far in free agency.

Inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman joins the Bears after spending the last four seasons with the Colts.

“Credit general manager Ryan Pace for overhauling Chicago’s long-time 4-3 defense to suit Vic Fangio's 3-4 scheme,” Wesseling wrote in a story that was posted Friday.

“After hitting a home run with outside linebacker last offseason, Pace upgraded at inside linebacker this time around, adding the dynamic duo of and Jerrell Freeman.