With Ogunjobi out, Bears sign DT Justin Jones
Less than an hour after announcing that defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi had failed his physical and would not sign with the team, the Bears have already found a replacement. The team is signing defensive tackle Justin Jones to a two-year contract.
Jones, 25, played the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. He appeared in 11 games last season, missing several games due to a calf injury, and totaled 37 combined tackles, three sacks, and five tackles for loss.
At 6-foot-3, 309 pounds, Jones is the right size to play the "3-technique" position that Ogunjobi was expected to play on the defensive line. The 3-technique is usually a little bit lighter and faster than a traditional defensive lineman.
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