Neville Gallimore‘s next NFL gig has been lined up. The veteran defensive tackle has agreed to terms with the Bears on a two-year, $12MM deal, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
The former third-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career in Dallas, where he served as a depth piece on the defensive line. He had four sacks across his four years with the Cowboys, and he wasn’t retained following the conclusion of his rookie pact.
He spent most the 2024 season with the Rams, where he tallied 19 tackles in 14 games (four starts). He had a standout showing in the playoffs that year, collecting 2.5 sacks in two games.
He caught on with the Colts last offseason and had one of the most productive seasons of his career, finishing with career-highs in tackles (38) and sacks (3.5). Despite the numbers, Pro Football Focus only ranked him 75th among 127 qualifying interior defenders, although the site did appreciate his pass-rush ability.
Gallimore will look to carry over his production to Chicago. He’ll be joining a depth chart that currently features Grady Jarrett and former second-round pick Gervon Dexter. This signing could signal that the team’s set to move on from free agent DT Andrew Billings.
Adam La Rose contributed to this post.
Neville Whoimore?
You should pay more attention. He’s a solid backup/rotational D with pass rush ability.
What is it about the Colts defense that seems to fascinate Ryan Poles? it’s not that they’re any good or anything. If you’re gonna steal something steal from someplace good at least.
You have to assume DA is also part of the decision-making process though in both this signing and Dayo though.
Words is when Ben heard the news he took off his shirt and screamed, good, better, who?
Just saying if you’re going to steal something are you going to the Dollar Store or Macy’s? They keep stealing from the Dollar Store.
Indy’s had some solid defensive players in recent years. Would you not want Kenny Moore, for example?
You’re right, Mike. They don’t need more “depth pieces” on that barely average D-line. We saw how Poles and his “instincts” got them Dayo and Jarrett last season which were total whiffs for what he paid… I was hoping for John Franklin- Myers and then Peter Woods in the draft.
It’s almost like Eberflus tells Poles who to pick up lol
Are the Bears looking to have a CFL expansion Franchise as they have signed another Canadian player. Love it. If the move to Indiana falls through maybe Mr Warren could start exploring a new country. With the love of NFL I’m guessing they could have a few locations to choose from.
Any relation to Willie Gallimore?