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RENTON Brandon Marshall Color Rush Jersey , Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign linebacker Mychal Kendricks to a one-year contract despite his recent guilty plea on insider trading charges.Two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday that Kendricks’ agreement is expected to be finalized in time for him to join the Seahawks for their Week 2 Game at Chicago. They spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing.ESPN first reported Kendricks’ deal with the Seahawks.Kendricks signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns in June after winning a Super Bowl title last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Kendricks pleaded guilty last week to insider trading charges in Philadelphia. His sentencing is expected in January.The Browns released him Aug. 29, after the charges were filed. While Seattle is signing Kendricks to bolster its depth at linebacker, it’s unclear how long he might play for the Seahawks because the NFL has yet to impose any discipline.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the situation is under review and Kendricks is currently allowed to sign and participate in activities, including games.Seattle’s reasoning is the need for depth. Seattle played the opener without starting linebacker K.J. Wright due to minor knee surgery in late August, and All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner was an unexpected addition to the Seahawks injury report on Thursday with a groin injury.The 5-foot-11, 240-pounder recorded a team-high eight tackles in last season’s NFC Championship against Minnesota and had four in Philadelphia’s Super Bowl win. Kendricks signed with Cleveland in the offseason and the Browns said they made the decision to release him after learning more about his involvement.Federal prosecutors said Kendricks used tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major trading deals.Prosecutors say his co-defendant, Damilare Sonoiki, was paid $10,000 in kickbacks in the scheme from 2014-2015 Cortez Kennedy Color Rush Jersey , as well as perks like tickets to Eagles games and tagging along to a music video shoot or nightclub appearances.Sonoiki had been working as a junior analyst at Goldman Sachs but left the financial field and has most recently been writing for TV shows. An IMDB profile lists him as a former writer on the popular TV series “Black-ish” as well as other movies and TV shows.In a statement released by his lawyer the day he was charged, Kendricks said he was sorry and takes full responsibility for his actions.“While I didn’t fully understand all of the details of the illegal trades, I knew it was wrong, and I wholeheartedly regret my actions,” he said in the statement.Kendricks also claimed he didn’t take any of the profits for himself but didn’t elaborate on where the money went.“I am committed to repaying all of the funds gained illegally and accept the consequences of my actions.” SEATTLE (0-1) at CHICAGO (0-1)Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPNOPENING LINE — Bears by 3RECORD VS. SPREAD — Seattle 0-0-1, Chicago 1-0SERIES RECORD — Seattle leads 11-6LAST MEETING — Seahawks beat Bears 26-0, Sept. 27 Shaun Alexander Color Rush Jersey , 2015LAST WEEK – Seahawks lost to Broncos 27-24; Bears lost to Packers 24-23AP PRO32 RANKING — Seahawks No. 21, Bears No. 22SEAHAWKS OFFENSE — OVERALL (24), RUSH (30), PASS (14).SEAHAWKS DEFENSE — OVERALL (28), RUSH (26), PASS (29).BEARS OFFENSE — OVERALL (27), RUSH (9), PASS (26).BEARS DEFENSE — OVERALL (23), RUSH (5) Jarran Reed Color Rush Jersey , PASS (26).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Seahawks are 23-9 in Monday night games, including 11-game win streak snapped by Atlanta last November. … Seattle had 16 rushing attempts — 14 by running backs — last week. … Seahawks were 2 of 12 on third downs in opener. … Coach Pete Carroll needs two victories to tie Mike Holmgren’s club-record 90, counting regular season and postseason. Carroll has 79 regular-season wins, seven shy of Holmgren’s franchise mark. … QB Russell Wilson threw for 298 yards, three TDs last week. Wilson needs one win to tie Matt Hasselbeck as Seahawks’ winningest starting QB with 74 victories counting playoffs. He needs five to tie Dave Krieg’s franchise regular-season record of 70. … Seattle’s top WR Doug Baldwin likely to miss next few games after suffering MCL injury in right knee during opener. … WR Brandon Marshall played for Chicago from 2012-14, will be facing former team for second straight week. Marshall’s only other game at Soldier Field as visitor was Nov. 25, 2007 with Denver. … Will Dissly had 105 yards receiving, one TD last week Nick Vannett Color Rush Jersey , making him first tight end with at least 100 yards, one TD in NFL debut. … Bears are playing in prime time again after gut-wrenching loss at Green Bay on Sunday night. Blew 20-point lead in coach Matt Nagy’s debut even though Aaron Rodgers was hobbled by knee injury. … OLB Khalil Mack plays at Soldier Field for first time since blockbuster trade from Oakland on Sept. 1. Two-time All-Pro had strip-sack that led to turnover and 27-yard interception return for TD against backup DeShone Kizer in opener. … Rookie LB Roquan Smith sacked Kizer on first career play. No. 8 overall pick was in for eight snaps. … QB Mitchell Trubisky struggled at key moments last week, finishing 23 of 35 for 171 yards with 77.2 passer rating. … WR Allen Robinson had team-leading 61 yards receiving in Bears debut. … Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher will be inducted into Bears Ring of Excellence at halftime. … Fantasy tip: Marshall probably would love nothing more than big game against former team. And with Baldwin hurt, he could emerge as Wilson’s No. 1 target.