Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons last season after his part in the Hail Mary loss to the Washington Commanders. But he’s also shown plenty of promise as a ballhawk in Chicago’s secondary.

In two seasons as a starter, Stevenson has totaled six interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), 28 pass breakups and three forced fumbles opposite Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

According to Pro Football Focus, Stevenson is one of just six defensive backs who have recorded 20-plus forced incompletions and five-plus interceptions since 2023. He joins Derek Stingley Jr., Riq Woolen, Brian Branch, Darious Williams and Paulson Adebo.

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Stevenson’s Week 1 heroics helped the Bears win their season opener, and he appeared primed for a breakout sophomore season. But Stevenson wasn’t the same player after his part in the Hail Mary loss that kickstarted a 10-game losing streak and ended with Matt Eberflus being fired after Thanksgiving. But with a new coaching staff in place, Stevenson gets a fresh start and a chance to prove he can continue to be that ballhawk in this Dennis Allen-led defense.

Still, Stevenson isn’t guaranteed a starting spot. He could face competition from Terell Smith and rookie Zah Frazier for reps opposite Johnson this summer. But if Stevenson can prove his worth to this coaching staff, he’ll get a chance at redemption in Year 3.

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