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Bears bring back underrated playmaker less than 24 hours before tampering period

The Chicago Bears made a move a day before the NFL’s legal tampering period is set to begin Monday at noon ET, re-signing defensive end Daniel Hardy to a two-year contract worth close to $5 million and could reach $6 million with incentives, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The Bears are re-signing DE Daniel Hardy to a two-year deal worth close to $5 million, per source. Max close to $6M with incentives.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 8, 2026

Hardy, 27, finished the 2025 season with two total tackles and one quarterback pressure in 54 defensive snaps played.