# NFL free agency: Grady Jarrett lands with Bears hours after Falcons release 2-time Pro Bowler: reports

Jarrett, a Falcons fan favorite, was released earlier Monday

Well, free agency didn't last too long for two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.

Just hours after the Atlanta Falcons released their fan favorite, the  came to Jarrett with the right deal and reportedly agreed to a three-year, $43.5 million contract, per NFL Network.

A fifth-round NFL Draft pick in 2015, Jarrett has spent all 10 of his NFL seasons , where he developed into a powerful defensive tackle at the line of scrimmage.



As expected, the Bears have been busy elsewhere this offseason, desperately looking to build around the No. 1 overall pick from a year ago, quarterback Caleb Williams.

To help Williams specifically, the Bears have added three new offensive linemen, including the top center in free agency, Jarrett's former Falcons teammate, Drew Dalman, on Monday. Ex-Kansas City Chiefs versatile veteran Joe Thuney and Los Angeles Rams tackle Jonah Jackson came before Dalman as well.

With a tough NFC North division, the Bears are hoping to arm new head coach Ben Johnson, the offensive guru from the Detroit Lions, with players on both sides of the ball to compete for a playoff spot.



Adding a veteran presence like Jarrett on the defensive line seems to be another good signing for a team improving on paper.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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