Snapping up Jared Allen a master stroke for Bears

It might seem strange to see a legendary Vikings defensive linemen rush the quarterback for a division rival, but it's hardly unprecedented. After free-agent defensive end Jared Allen signed a four-year, $32 million contract 

With the NFL owners meeting wrapping up Wednesday morning, Bears general manager Phil Emery pulled off a move that was felt from here to the Pacific Northwest, agreeing to terms with Jared Allen on a four-year contract worth $15.5 million guaranteed 

Though most NFL pundits were expecting a decision from star free agent Jared Allen by the end of the weekend, the five-time All-Pro defensive end could very well still end up with the Seattle Seahawks. “I don't think the 

They have since added Lamarr Houston, and essentially replaced Julius Peppers with Jared Allen at half the cost. Chicago's defense suddenly won't become dominant again because of these moves, but they have the pieces in place to improve in 2014.

After meeting at least twice with the Seattle Seahawks in the past two weeks, veteran defensive end Jared Allen has signed with the Chicago Bears, the team announced Wednesday. Allen, 31, reportedly had an offer from the