Like Evan Engram, Devin Duvernay did not need to wait too long before finding a post-Jacksonville landing spot. The Bears will add the former All-Pro return man, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets.
The Jags dropped Engram, Duvernay and Josh Reynolds days before free agency, doing so after trading Christian Kirk to the Texans. The Bears will be Duvernay’s third team, and extensive return-game duties should be expected for the veteran wide receiver.
Although Duvernay has helped out as a receiver, his most notable NFL work has come via the third phase. The former Ravens third-round pick earned first-team All-Pro acclaim for his return-game work in 2021 and added a Pro Bowl nod in 2022. Duvernay has two career kick-return TDs, both coming in Baltimore, and he led the NFL in punt-return average (13.8) in 2021.
The Bears used journeyman DeAndre Carter as their primary kick and punt returner last season. Carter’s contract expired last week. Going into his age-28 season, Duvernay checks in as an upgrade.
More to come.
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