Report: Bears signing safety Tashaun Gipson to 1-year deal

After not addressing safety in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have upgraded the safety position with the reported signing of Tashaun Gipson to a one-year deal, according to Pro Football Talk.

Bears signing Tashaun Gipson to one-year deal https://t.co/XtiFBHR9Y8

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 30, 2020

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune confirmed the news.

#Bears are signing veteran S Tashaun Gipson to a 1-year deal as reported by @ProFootballTalk. There is the likely safety starting alongside Eddie Jackson.

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) April 30, 2020

Gipson was cut by the Houston Texans earlier this week — just one year after signing a three-year, $22.5 million deal. He started 14 games for the Texans in 2019, but he landed on injured reserve with a back injury later in the regular season.

There’s no denying that Gipson is a clear upgrade at the safety position, and he immediately figures to be the starting strong safety job opposite Pro Bowler Eddie Jackson.

In eight seasons, Gipson has tallied 450 tackles, 23 interceptions and 46 passes defensed in 112 games, including 104 starts.

Gipson’s addition now brings the Bears’ roster to 90 players.