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    Wisconsin Badgers: Wisconsin Alumni and Former Bears LB Agreed to a deal With the Cowboys

    Levi OmekeBy No Comments3 Mins Read
    Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) tackles Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13)
    Oct 29, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) tackles Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

    Former Wisconsin Badger and Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn plans to sign with the Cowboys on a one-year deal. He reunited with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi, who coached him for three years in Chicago on his way to 164 tackles, 14 for loss.

    His reliable key skills enhance his remarkable instincts and talent for making plays on the ball, along with his exceptional awareness. He has played a total of 978 defensive snaps and 816 special teams snaps.
                                                         Sanborn’s Journey to the NFL 
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    Wisconsin inside linebacker Jack Sanborn gets to a fumble just ahead of Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley in the second quarter.
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    Since joining the NFL as an undrafted free agent from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Jack has surpassed all expectations. Despite being the leading tackler for the Badgers for three straight seasons, Sanborn was still overlooked in the 2022 NFL Draft.
    In his inaugural career start against the Detroit Lions on November 13, 2022, Sanborn achieved 12 tackles and two sacks. Regrettably, his season ended prematurely due to an ankle injury.
                                                  Sanborn’s Departure from the Chicago Bears
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    Nov 27, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Michael Carter (32) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

    Sanborn’s departure is a significant blow to the Bears’ defense and the fanbase. His football IQ, consistent hustle, and leadership qualities were invaluable both on and off the field.

    Sanborn transitioned to the strong-side linebacker position in 2023, and he was on ESPN’s 2023 “All-Youngster Team. Losing a player who embodied the spirit and determination that fans admire creates a void that will be challenging to fill.

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    Oct 13, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) after an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images
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