53T.J. Edwards
LB · 8th season
YR 8
Current depth chart
SLB1StarterYR 8
Depth relationships
Bio
T.J. Edwards is a 30-year-old linebacker for the Chicago Bears wearing number 53. The Wisconsin product was signed by Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent and brings seven seasons of experience to the position. Standing 6'0" and weighing 228 pounds, Edwards operates as the weak-side linebacker. In 2025, he recorded 0.5 sacks, one interception, and five passes defended. Edwards is in the second year of a two-year contract with guaranteed money of $16,649,999.
T.J. Edwards played 11 games in 2025 with a 48% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'0"Weight228 lbHometownLake Villa, ILAge30CollegeWisconsinExperience7 NFL seasons
Contract
$10.0Mper year · AAV
Years 2Guaranteed $16.6MCap 3.6%
T-25 of 272 · LB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
67
TACKLES
2
TFL
0.5
SACKS
1
INT
5
PBU
Career path
