There’s not much left for the Bears’ defense to do after allowing 504 yards in a 41-10 loss Sunday to the Lions. The defense ranks 32nd (last) in the league in points allowed, 31st in yards per play, 29th in rushing yards per attempt and 32nd in passing yards per attempt.
Many defensive players almost literally will be playing for pride in the season finale Sunday against the Vikings because they are unlikely to return for 2023. Rookie cornerback Kyler Gordon and rookie safety Jaquan Brisker are locked in as foundation pieces, but nobody else who was on the field Sunday is a sure thing for next season — at least not in a primary role.
