T.J. Edwards was envious of his college teammate, Jack Sanborn, signing with their hometown team, the Chicago Bears. Now, he gets to share the feeling after signing with them this offseason.
Both Edwards and Sanborn went undrafted, but they worked their way into success in the NFL. Edwards quickly became a mainstay on the Philadelphia Eagles' defense, which undoubtedly became one of the best defenses in the league last season. He worked himself into a three-year, $19.5 million deal with the Bears.
And while Sanborn is a year into his career, compared to Edwards' four seasons in the league, he quickly earned a starting spot on the Bears' defense following Roquan Smith's departure to the Baltimore Ravens. He also became a fan favorite on the defense because of his knack for being a ball hawk and his undeniable work ethic. "I think it's something to be said for guys who just understand the game and understand how to play," Edwards said.
The two will join forces, once again, in hopes of reshaping the Bears' linebacker group. The second level needed some serious retooling this offseason and the Bears' front office made that happen with the two Wisconsin standouts, plus Tremaine Edmunds. Edwards mentioned he has maintained contact with Sanborn and is excited to be in closer proximity to his old teammate.
"Oh, yeah. No, all the time," Edwards said when asked if he and Sanborn still communicate."We talk let's say for a good half an hour, just about everything. And he's excited, man. So I think it's kind of good to link back up with him. And again, as a kid growing up in that area, this is what you dream of. So it's surreal for sure."
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