Available free agent tight ends for Bears in 2024
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By: Alyssa Barbieri
The Chicago Bears have some pressing needs heading into free agency, and they have roughly $80 million in salary cap space to work with.
While Cole Kmet has established himself as TE1, there’s concerns about depth behind Kmet — especially when it comes to finding a true complement at TE2.
With free agency just around the corner, here’s a look at every available tight end (at time of publication) set to hit the free agent market:
Hunter Henry (UFA)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 08: Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills tackles Hunter…
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 08: Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills tackles Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
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Jonnu Smith (SFA)
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith (81) takes the field…
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith (81) takes the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Dalton Schultz (UFA)
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) runs with the…
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) runs with the ball after a reception during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Gerald Everett (UFA)
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) is brought…
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) is brought down by Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Mike Gesicki (UFA)
Dec 24, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki (88) pulls in…
Dec 24, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki (88) pulls in a touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Noah Fant (UFA)
Nov 19, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a pass…
Nov 19, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a pass during pre-game drills before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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Austin Hooper (UFA)
Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs with…
Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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Robert Tonyan (UFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 01: Robert Tonyan #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 01: Robert Tonyan #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on October 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Marcedes Lewis (UFA)
Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis (84) makes a catch…
Oct 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis (84) makes a catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710554 ORIG FILE ID: 20231001_mcd_ad4_49.JPG
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Irv Smith Jr. (UFA)
Nov 5, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. (81) reacts after…
Nov 5, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. (81) reacts after advancing the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
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Harrison Bryant (UFA)
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (88) scores a touchdown…
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (88) scores a touchdown during the second half in a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports
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Geoff Swaim (UFA)
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Geoff Swaim (87) warms up before…
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Geoff Swaim (87) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Ross Dwelley (UFA)
September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley (82) during…
September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley (82) during the second quarter against the New York Giants at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Adam Trautman (UFA)
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) celebrates his touchdown…
Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Jimmy Graham (UFA)
Nov 25, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) jogs off the…
Nov 25, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) jogs off the field after the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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Blake Bell (UFA)
Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (81) makes a…
Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell (81) makes a touchdown catch against Chicago Bears linebacker Nicholas Morrow (53) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Tyler Kroft (UFA)
Dec 11, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Tyler Kroft (82) runs with…
Dec 11, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Tyler Kroft (82) runs with the ball for a touchdown after intercepting a pass from Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (not pictured) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Drew Sample (UFA)
Dec 21, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) catches a pass…
Dec 21, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
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Trevon Wesco (UFA)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 27: Trevon Wesco #88 of the Chicago Bears runs for…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 27: Trevon Wesco #88 of the Chicago Bears runs for yards in the first half of a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 27, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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MyCole Pruitt (UFA)
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) catches a pass…
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) catches a pass against the San Diego Chargers in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
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Johnny Mundt (UFA)
Oct 9, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (86) falls to the…
Oct 9, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (86) falls to the ground as Chicago Bears linebacker Nicholas Morrow (53) looks on during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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Jesper Horsted (UFA)
Chicago Bears tight end Jesper Horsted (87) makes a one-handed catch as he scores a touchdown…
Chicago Bears tight end Jesper Horsted (87) makes a one-handed catch as he scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
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Josiah Deguara (UFA)
Dec 12, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara (81) is…
Dec 12, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara (81) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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Eric Saubert (UFA)
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Eric Saubert (81) makes a reception…
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Eric Saubert (81) makes a reception as Tennessee Titans safety K’Von Wallace (35) attempts to make a tackle during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Nick Vannett (UFA)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears runs against Nick Vannett…
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears runs against Nick Vannett #81 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Tanner Hudson (UFA)
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (right) breaks up a pass…
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (right) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Pharoah Brown (UFA)
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) defends against the…
Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) defends against the pass intended for New England Patriots tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Anthony Firkser (UFA)
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Anthony Firkser (86) runs with…
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Anthony Firkser (86) runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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Tyler Davis (UFA)
Sep 25, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tyler Davis (84) signals for…
Sep 25, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tyler Davis (84) signals for a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Mitchell Wilcox (UFA)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mitchell Wilcox (84) catches a pass in the first quarter of the…
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mitchell Wilcox (84) catches a pass in the first quarter of the NFL 16 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The Steelers led 24-0 at halftime.
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Sean Mckeon (UFA)
Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Sean McKeon (84) jogs on…
Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Sean McKeon (84) jogs on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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Kevin Rader (UFA)
Jan 7, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Kevin Rader (86) takes the field…
Jan 7, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Kevin Rader (86) takes the field during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Colby Parkinson (UFA)
Dec 24, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson (84) against the…
Dec 24, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson (84) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Brycen Hopkins (UFA)
Dec 25, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Brycen Hopkins (88) runs the…
Dec 25, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Brycen Hopkins (88) runs the ball ahead of Denver Broncos cornerback K’Waun Williams (21) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Shane Zylstra (ERFA)
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) with the…
Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) with the ball after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Brock Wright (RFA)
Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) reacts after a…
Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
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Jody Fortson (RFA)
Oct 17, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson (88) dives with.…
Oct 17, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson (88) dives with. The ball after making a catch as Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins (26) defends during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Kenny Yeboah (RFA)
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah (88) is tackled…
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah (88) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Nick Muse (ERFA)
Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Nick Muse (34) runs the ball…
Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Nick Muse (34) runs the ball after a pass reception against Arizona Cardinal linebacker Cameron Thomas (97) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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Brandon Dillon (ERFA)
Aug 26, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Brandon Dillon (46) catches a touchdown…
Aug 26, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Brandon Dillon (46) catches a touchdown pass as Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Tyler Murray (45) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Charlie Woerner (UFA)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 31: Danny Trevathan #6 of the Chicago Bears moves in to tackle…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 31: Danny Trevathan #6 of the Chicago Bears moves in to tackle Charlie Woerner #89 of the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field on October 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 33-22. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Curtis Hodges (SFA)
Aug 13, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral (9) passes the ball under…
Aug 13, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral (9) passes the ball under pressure from Washington Commanders tight end Curtis Hodges (45) during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Jack Stoll (RFA)
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jack Stoll (89) reacts to his…
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jack Stoll (89) reacts to his first down catch against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Quintin Morris (ERFA)
Oct 15, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) reacts…
Oct 15, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) reacts to scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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Brady Russell (ERFA)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 12: Brady Russell #38 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the…
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 12: Brady Russell #38 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at Lumen Field on November 12, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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Gerrit Prince (SFA)
Aug 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions safety Brandon Joseph (40) breaks up a pass…
Aug 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions safety Brandon Joseph (40) breaks up a pass to Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Gerrit Prince (86) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
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