NFL world reacts to Bears signing Neville Gallimore

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The NFL free agency negotiating window has opened, and the Chicago Bears have made their first signing. The Bears are set to sign defensive tackle Neville Gallimore to a two-year deal. The news was first reported by NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. The deal is worth $12 million but cannot be officially announced until Wednesday.

The Bears are signing DT Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million deal, sources tell The Insiders.

Deal negotiated by @LIFTSPORTSMNGMT

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026

Gallimore was a third-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and has bounced around since coming into the league. After four years with the Cowboys, Gallimore spent a season with the Los Angeles Rams before joining the Indianapolis Colts in 2025. That's where Gallimore enjoyed his best season as a pro. In 17 games, Gallimore totaled 38 tackles (four for a loss), 3.5 sacks, and three pass breakups.

Coming to the Bears, Gallimore will likely serve as a depth option behind Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dexter. It isn't the splashiest signing, but it's one to help improve the interior of the defensive line. Here is how fans reacted to the first expected signing for the Bears:

NFL world reacts to Bears' expected signing of DT Neville Gallimore​

Ryan Poles is awake! https://t.co/I0MkIMX32V

— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 9, 2026

Yes the fourth time we try seeing if a colts DL will break out here w expanded playing time will be the charm https://t.co/UfaixARXBn

— StartKyleOrton (@startkyIeorton) March 9, 2026

“Neville Gallinore” are we serious Poles? https://t.co/G8XCMc6Nu9pic.twitter.com/LextBjNj9j

— Captain Caleb (@captaincaleb18) March 9, 2026

Happy for Neville Gallimore! https://t.co/8YSaZECF7z

— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) March 9, 2026

https://t.co/j5xCyjdYtgpic.twitter.com/mMiWJoPivd

— MikeyBets (@RealMikeyBets) March 9, 2026

Neville Gallimore
6'2" 307 lbs
29 yrs old

Pass rush win %:
2025 = 14.8
For context, Moro Ojomo 15.5, Franklin-Myers 14.9, Jalen Carter 14.6, Gervon Dexter 13.8

He's always been a better pass rusher than run defender. https://t.co/ukPAt5cO79

— Nick Whalen (@_NickWhalen) March 9, 2026

We signing Harry Potter characters https://t.co/XGImEvkT6fpic.twitter.com/Zm6lZudaTj

— Joey (@CalebGoatQB1) March 9, 2026

The missing piece to a Super Bowl.

In all seriousness, perfectly good depth! https://t.co/AKv5wxYn8a

— Dhruv Koul (@DhruvKoul) March 9, 2026

Rotational interior pass rusher, coming off a career-high 3.5 sacks in 2025

Originally a 3rd-round pick by the Cowboys, so I'm sure Al Harris could vouch for him https://t.co/layhKRpK67

— Lorin Cox (@CoxSports1) March 9, 2026

Bears are officially on da board

Definitely a depth signing but some help finally to the D-Line https://t.co/XvAGJ47U2k

— Burns (@therealburns3) March 9, 2026

I know nothing about him and it’s cheap so I don’t really care. Hope he gives us something as a rotational piece https://t.co/GQwSbCC4oe

— Zach (@Shemars_shooter) March 9, 2026

Journeymen who had a nice year for the Colts last year.

Not exciting, but anything that gets Grady and Dexter off the field is a win. https://t.co/7sLz4uR3A3

— Conrad Sports Network (@DarrylConrad) March 9, 2026

The true hero of the Harry Potter series comes to Chicago!!#DaBearshttps://t.co/SgwiXSjfQPpic.twitter.com/3gM71TIlX9

— Rob Schwarz Jr. (@ChiRuxinBGO) March 9, 2026

We might need someone to scout defensive line for Ryan Poles haha‍ https://t.co/tdYKUcnMkJ

— Unbearable Sports (@UnbearableSport) March 9, 2026

Not even close to the DT "Splash I was hoping for"
I was hoping for Sebastian Joseph Day... At worst...
Ok, time to get used to this https://t.co/4qElowqQWz

— Adam Mason (@adamhmason) March 9, 2026

Haven’t heard this guys name since he was drafted, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing for a DT https://t.co/u2rJTKi1OO

— Payton J. Havermann (@paytonisnotroll) March 9, 2026

For anyone confused he’s just a new Andrew Billings

Fans will love him https://t.co/kM8ht1jbuM

— Michael Valenzano (@mvalenzano2202) March 9, 2026

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears sign Neville Gallimore: NFL world reacts

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