The Chicago Bears are building an entirely new receiving corps for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky this offseason.
Bears land fantasy speedster Taylor Gabriel
The former Atlanta Falcons specialist agreed to a four-year, $26 million deal with the Bears. We look at the fantasy implications.
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Last week, the Bears added another weapon to the arsenal. They signed former Atlanta Falcons specialist Taylor Gabriel to a four-year, $26 million deal hours after signing standout wideout Allen Robinson.
Gabriel made some noise in Atlanta in 2016. He had a career-high six touchdown receptions and his first rushing score that season. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old had a dip in production last season much like the rest of the Falcons’ offense. Gabriel has over 1,800 receiving yards and 100 rushing yards in his four-year career.
Fantasy impact: Gabriel is a special talent who mirrors Kansas City Chiefs speedster Tyreek Hill. The Bears’ new head coach Matt Nagy is very familiar with working with someone of his caliber. Gabriel is a small receiver most people expect to play in the slot. He has the talent to play all over the field, however. He should have a lot more touches in Chicago. Gabriel is a WR2 with upside heading into the 2018 season. His talents matched up with Nagy’s creativity should make fantasy owners very happy throughout the year.
