Veteran linebacker Devin Bush departs the Cleveland Browns after a renaissance season, signing a three-year deal with NFL team

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns hoped to re-sign free agent linebacker Devin Bush, but he signed with the Bears instead. Coming off a career season, the Steelers former first-round pick agreed to a three-year deal with the Bears worth $30 million,

The Chicago Bears are signing former Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush to a multi-year deal.

The Bears are signing former Browns linebacker Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news on Monday. Each of Chicago’s first three signings of the 2026 free agency period have come on the defensive side of the ball.

Devin Bush wears No. 30.

The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.

Former first-round draft pick Devin Bush has turned the momentum from his career-resurgence season in 2025 into a three-year deal with a new team.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears have signed former Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush to a three-year deal.