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The possibility of Quintin Demps' departure via free agency has been overshadowed by A.J. Bouye's situation, but your Houston Texans are now officially in need of a starting safety as Demps got the multi-year deal he wanted with the Bears.
Quintin Demps to Chicago Bears on three-year deal, averages $4.5 million per year
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 9, 2017
Quintin Demps leaving Texans for three-year, $13.5 million Bears deal: https://t.co/pCGyEdoNFg via @houstonchron
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 9, 2017
Good for Demps. He had a very nice 2016 that saw him win AFC Defensive Player of the Month at one point, and I applaud him for cashing in. There's way to know how much the Texans did to keep Demps around, but I imagine it's fair to surmise they never approached the kind of security the Bears offered. All the best to Demps as he continues his career in the Windy City.
UPDATE: Demps thanked Texans fans through Mark Berman.
Quintin Demps (@QDemps) reached 3-year agreement with the @ChicagoBears. To #Texans fans: "I salute them." pic.twitter.com/DmXhkFUDyr
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) March 9, 2017