The Chicago Bears signed safety Dane Cruikshank to a one-year deal, which makes him the second safety move in free agency for general manager Ryan Poles.
Earlier this offseason, the Bears re-signed DeAndre Houston-Carson to a one-year deal to serve as depth at safety. But there are still questions about who will start alongside starter Eddie Jackson in 2022. Could Cruikshank factor in?
Cruikshank, a former fifth round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, has spent the last four seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He’s played in 44 games, including four starts. Last season, Cruikshank appeared in 14 games with four starts, totaling 43 tackles, one pass breakup and one forced fumble. He has one career interception that came in 2020.
With the addition of Cruikshank, here’s a look at the Bears’ safety depth:
