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March 17, 2017 / 1:57 PM

Chicago Bears sign DT John Jenkins to one-year deal

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is tackled by New Orleans Saints' Bobby Richardson (78) and John Jenkins (98) during the second half of play at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 25, 2015. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is tackled by New Orleans Saints' Bobby Richardson (78) and John Jenkins (98) during the second half of play at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 25, 2015. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo

The Chicago Bears beefed up their defensive line on Friday by signing defensive tackle John Jenkins to a one-year deal.

Financial terms weren't immediately available.

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The 6-foot-3, 359-pound Jenkins has been a run-stopper through his first four NFL seasons. He has 118 career tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Jenkins spent his first 3 1/2 seasons with the New Orleans Saints until he was released after seven games last season. He joined the Seattle Seahawks and played in two games before becoming a free agent.

He figures to compete for a backup spot behind starting nose tackle Eddie Goldman.

Jenkins was a third-round draft pick in 2013 when current Bears general manager Ryan Pace was the Saints' director of player personnel.

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