DONALD

PAYNE

Donald Payne, our 163rd ranked linebacker, is best suited to be a primary backup. We project he will end up with the Chicago Bears because they could use a player of this quality to play linebacker. The Bears currently have 3 healthy linebackers, and none are rated better than Payne.

The Bears currently have no linebackers under contract beyond the 2027 season, so Payne is probably looking at a one year deal, due to his rank, with the team.