With the start of free agency just days away, the Chicago Bears social media team just sent its fan base into a tizzy.
On March 7, the Bears released a 47-second highlight video titled “Leave your legacy” on all their official social media pages, including Instagram and X.
The video featured several Bears defensive legends, including Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Brian Urlacher. It was notable for one glaring reason, though: it showcased several of Khalil Mack’s standout moments during his tenure with the Bears, including impactful plays he made against teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tristan Wirfs toss, anyone?) and the rival Green Bay Packers.Mack appeared multiple times throughout the video — noticeably more than any other player — leading to widespread speculation among fans and analysts about a potential reunion between the Bears and the veteran pass rusher, who is set to hit free agency for the first time ever.
Mack’s tenure with the Bears, spanning from 2018 to 2021, was marked by impactful performances that made him a fan favorite.
He was traded to the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022 as part of the team’s rebuilding efforts under current general manager Ryan Poles. Would the two sides consider a reunion?
At 34, Mack is coming off a six-sack season in 2024 and has accumulated 107.5 sacks over his career, including a remarkable 17-sack campaign in 2023. He’s getting older, but he should still have a few more solid years left. That, coupled with Chicago’s glaring need for a pass rusher, especially after releasing defensive end DeMarcus Walker in February, is enough to intrigue Bears Nation.
Social media reactions to the video were swift and filled with incredibly enthusiastic Bears fans. Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Sports shared the video, writing: “Yoooo this was a wild tweet to post starting with Khalil Mack!”
“More Khalil Mack in here than any other player. He’s a free agent next week,” Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote.
“Are the Chicago Bears trying to recruit Khalil Mack with this video?” the folks at Bleacher Nation wondered.
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