Report: Bears sign veteran safety Marqui Christian
The Chicago Bears have a vacancy at safety opposite two-time Pro Bowler Eddie Jackson. And they’re going to have some real competition at safety in training camp.
Tashaun Gipson and Deon Bush will battle for the starting job with just training camp reps. But now, there’s another safety in the mix.
The Bears signed veteran safety Marqui Christian, according to reports from Turron Davenport and Chris Emma. Chicago met with Christian on Sunday.
The Bears are signing veteran safety Marqui Christian, according to a source. @TDavenport_NFL first reported the news.
Christian, 25, played the last four seasons with the Rams. Another potential option at safety as training camp competitions begin at Halas Hall.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) August 11, 2020
Earlier this offseason, the Bears signed veteran Jordan Lucas to a one-year deal. But following Lucas’ decision to opt out of the 2020 season due to health and safety concerns amid COVID-19, Chicago was down a safety. Which is why they brought in Christian.
Christian, a former fifth-round pick out of Midwestern State, recorded 83 tackles, three pass breakups and one tackle for loss in four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
If Christian were to find a home with the Bears, he wouldn’t be available until Week 3. According to Field Yates, Christian was suspended for the first two weeks of the regular season. Earlier this offseason, he agreed to a deal with the New York Jets in free agency that eventually fell through.
