Tremaine Edmunds released by Chicago Bears; Giants could be a suitor
Key Points:
- The New York Giants have shown interest in veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who was recently released by the Chicago Bears after no team agreed to take on his $13.9 million 2026 salary.
- The Giants are looking to revamp their linebacker position, having released Bobby Okereke and facing uncertainty with unrestricted free agent Micah McFadden.
- Edmunds, a two-time Pro Bowler with 900 career tackles, fits the Giants' need for a strong inside linebacker, a position highly valued by head coach John Harbaugh.
- Giants GM Joe Schoen has a prior connection to Edmunds from their time with the Buffalo Bills, where Edmunds was drafted and earned his Pro Bowl honors.
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