This Chicago Bears announcement just made their defense even scarier

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This Chicago Bears announcement just made their defense even scarier image

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Yesterday, the Chicago Bears absolutely handled the Cleveland Browns, blowing them out of the water 31-3. 

They recaptured first place in the NFC North and looked to be firing on all cylinders on both offense and defense. Even without Rome Odunze for the second straight game, the offense looked incredible, led by a record-setting performance from Caleb Williams. 

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Even though the offense got seemingly whatever they wanted on Sunday, the story of the day might have been just how dominant the defense looked. 

They intercepted rookie Shadeur Sanders three times, sacked him five times, and held them to just nine total first downs all game. 

More: Did Jaylon Johnson just pull off the craziest interception of the year against Shedeur Sanders?

This defense is getting fired up at just the right time, and after the news today, they're set to get even scarier. 

Tremaine Edmunds set to return from IR

It was announced today by the Chicago Bears that they have activated LB Tremaine Edmunds off the injured reserve list as he begins to ramp up.

Per Ian Rapoport, there is even a very real chance he's able to return by Saturday to play the Green Bay Packers. 

Tremaine Edmunds has been stellar for Chicago this season. He not only leads the team in tackles, but also has four interceptions on the year, which ties him for 3rd in the NFL. 

With the Packers losing a slew of their best players to injury against the Denver Broncos and the Bears getting healthier and healthier by the week, the NFC North title is looking more and more like a lock for Chicago by the day. 

Two divisional games are yet to be played, so nothing is set in stone, but day by day, the clouds begin to open up more and more for Chicago. 

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