NFL cornerback Kyle Fuller signed a one-year, $9.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos. Fuller spent the 2020 season with the Chicago Bears.
The #Broncos have agreed to terms with two-time Pro Bowl CB Kyle Fuller on a one-year, $9.5 million deal, including $9M fully guaranteed, per source. They swooped in quickly after the #Bears released Fuller, who now reunites with Vic Fangio in Denver.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2021
Kyle Fuller, Denver Broncos, Agree to Contract
Kyle Fuller was born on February 16, 1992, in Baltimore, Maryland. Fuller was drafted 14th overall by the Bears in the 2014 NFL Entry Draft. The Bears signed Fuller to a four-year contract worth $9.68 million. The Bears placed a one-year tender on Fuller worth $12.971. The Green Bay Packers offered Fuller a four-year contract worth $56 million, which the Bears matched on March 6th, 2018. The Bears released Fuller on March 19th, 2021.
During the 2020-21 season in 16 games started, Fuller completed one interception for five yards and one forced fumble. Additionally, Fuller had 52 solo and 13 assisted tackles with eight passes defended. In one playoff game, Fuller completed three solo tackles and defended one pass. The Bears would lose to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wildcard Playoffs 21-9.
During the 2019-20 season in 16 games started, Fuller completed three interceptions of 37 yards with 12 passes defended. Additionally, Fuller completed 72 solo and 10 assisted tackles. Fuller was named to his second ever Pro Bowl. During the 2018-19 season in 16 games started, Fuller completed seven interceptions of 52 yards with 21 passes defended. Additionally, Fuller completed 45 solo and 10 assisted tackles. Fuller was named to his first Pro-Bowl and his first First-Team-All-Pro. In one playoff game, Fuller completed five solo tackles and defended one pass. The Bears would lose to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wildcard Playoffs 16-15.
During the 2017-18 season in 16 games started, Fuller completed two interceptions and defended 22 passes. Additionally, Fuller completed 61 solo and eight assisted tackles. During the 2016-17 season, Fuller was placed on injured reserve for the entire season due to recovering from knee surgery. During the 2015-16 season in 16 games started, Fuller completed two interceptions of 24 yards and defended nine passes. Additionally, Fuller completed 47 solo and eight assisted tackles.
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