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Grady Jarrett makes Chicago Bears plea before Falcons clash

Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett made a name for himself with the Atlanta Falcons. Originally from Georgia, Jarrett spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the franchise, making two Pro Bowls.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:59 AM
Grady Jarrett makes Chicago Bears plea before Falcons clash
Key Things to Know
  • Grady Jarrett urged the Bears to play with edge and relentless effort ahead of facing the Falcons.
  • Jarrett spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career in Atlanta before joining the Chicago Bears.
  • The Bears enter Week 6 following a 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett has called on his teammates to play with edge, effort, and relentless technique ahead of their Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Jarrett spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career with Atlanta before joining Chicago, where he now serves as a defensive captain under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Jarrett emphasized the need for Chicago to bounce back after a 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers that exposed defensive lapses. Through five weeks of the 2026 season, Jarrett has recorded 11 tackles and two quarterback hits as the Bears defense ranks ninth in yards allowed per game.

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