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Yannick Ngakoue: Bears a ‘great fit’

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Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue agreed to sign with the Bears on Thursday

Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue said joining the Bears was a “‘great fit” Friday, one day after agreeing to a one-year, $10.5 million deal.

Ngakoue did not practice with the Bears on Friday but spoke after the training camp session at Halas Hall ended.

Two years ago, he played for Bears defensive line coach Travis Smith as a member of the Raiders. Smith worked with former Bears assistant Rod Marinelli, who head coach Matt Eberflus considers a mentor.