T.J. Edwards named Bears’ ‘unsung hero,’ ‘secret superstar’

Two media outlets have given Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards recognition for his outstanding 2023 season.

Kevin Patra of NFL.com and Thomas Valentine of Pro Football Focus, who each selected one player from an NFL team, named Edwards the Bears’ “unsung hero” and the team’s “secret superstar.”

Leading the defense and ranking seventh in the NFL with 155 tackles in his rookie season with the Bears, Edwards set career highs with 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries, eight tackles-for-loss, and one forced fumble while starting all 17 games.

Patra stated that Edwards was the unsung hero of the Bears, saying, “Boasting both the ability to tackle in space and excellent coverage skills, Edwards was the glue in the middle of Chicago’s defense.”

Valentine stated that Edwards was outstanding all around, finishing with an 80.2 overall PFF grade, the 10th-highest of all linebackers, as well as top-20 PFF grades in run defense and coverage. Edwards was named the Bears’ hidden superstar. With the arrival of Montez Sweat, the Bears defense got going, but Edwards has quietly contributed to their success.”

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