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Source: Bears splurge for pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue

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Ngakoue faced the Bears in Jacksonville in 2016.

After months of being questioned about the Bears being light on pass rushers, general manager Ryan Poles finally delivered an answer Thursday.

The Bears agreed to a deal with former Pro Bowl defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, a source said. NFL Network reported it’s a one-year, $10.5 million contract, which would make him the fifth-highest paid player on the roster this season.

He sent out a bear emoji on X shortly after the news broke.

Ngakoue, 28, has averaged more than nine sacks per season over his career and had 9 1/2 for the Colts last season.