Mario Edwards Jr. picked the Bears in early September for many reasons — but mostly so he could rush the passer with an old friend.
“When I found out the Bears were interested, it was good to come back and play with Khalil [Mack],” he said. “That was one of the main reasons I made my decision.”
On Sunday, his addition continued to pay off. Edwards got his first sack of the year against the Panthers on a third down in the fourth quarter, forcing a field goal that cut the Bears’ lead to seven. He’d made his presence felt earlier, too, hitting the quarterback in games against the Falcons and Buccaneers.