Rumors

[jason]

On 2/25/2026 at 4:05 AM, Stinger226 said:

Bears trade DJ Moore for Devonte Sweat/ NT/ Tenn . Sweat is 25 , great against the run but not much of a pass rusher. 2.6 mil a year but we save 16.5 mil. Contract runs thru 27. 

We trade D Swift and Bagent for Josh Sweat at AZ. Sweat had 12 sacks last year and 49 hurries with 3 FFs. His Cap this year 16.5 mil and has 4 years left in his contract with the last one being a voided yr. Swift and Bagent move 13.3 mil in salary. 

 

So the Bears end up with a DL of Sweat, Sweat, Jarrett, Sweat? 🤣

I like it. 

[adam]

11 hours ago, jason said:

So the Bears end up with a DL of Sweat, Sweat, Jarrett, Sweat? 🤣

I like it. 

They all should change their numbers too, confuse everyone.

[adam]

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[AZ54]

1 hour ago, adam said:

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I’d love to have Maxx but the price is likely too high.  

[AZ54]

After thinking about this for a bit, at the very least this should help drive up the price for Edmunds and Moore. That’s assuming teams have legit interest and aren’t just bargain hunting.  

[Stinger226]

On 3/2/2026 at 8:23 AM, AZ54 said:

Let's play best case scenario:   Reports of interest in DJ Moore as well and for a possible Day 2 pick.  Hard to say what will happen but in a best case scenario we get a 2nd Rd pick for Bagent (more proven and cheaper than any 1st Rd pick, better than any other QB in the draft).   DJ Moore nets us a 3rd Rd pick but there is suspicion we might have to eat some of the salary to make that happen.   Edmunds I think can net at least a 4th Rd pick.   IMO the Falcons and NFL still owe us a 3rd Rd pick too.

We'd have 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 4th.  

Poles wants more picks and would love to do that.

Heard talk about the rumor of people wanting Dexter and Brad Biggs said those were false reports. Of all the local reporters, he always seems to have the best information. I don't trust any national media. 

[AZ54]

3 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

Poles wants more picks and would love to do that.

Heard talk about the rumor of people wanting Dexter and Brad Biggs said those were false reports. Of all the local reporters, he always seems to have the best information. I don't trust any national media. 

What I saw from Biggs is that the Bears are not interested in trading Dexter.  Not that other teams don’t want him.  Biggs further said that it’s as simple as not wanting to create another hole on the roster at a position of need.  

[ASHKUM BEAR]

10 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

What I saw from Biggs is that the Bears are not interested in trading Dexter.  Not that other teams don’t want him.  Biggs further said that it’s as simple as not wanting to create another hole on the roster at a position of need.  

Exactly.  If the Bears were offered Simmons from TN, you better believe the Bears interest would change.  Trading for a pick would not be considered unless they get a 2nd or better. 

Like Bagent, the Bears would not part with him for a 4th or lower.  I say a 2nd, but maybe theyd take a higher 3rd.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

The Raiders want a pair of 1st rounders and a player for Max Crosby.  Send them Tremaine who they shown interest and the two 1sts?  I think as long as we can still move DJ we should.  I think DJ and Two 1sts is a lot.

[Mongo3451]

4 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

The Raiders want a pair of 1st rounders and a player for Max Crosby.  Send them Tremaine who they shown interest and the two 1sts?  I think as long as we can still move DJ we should.  I think DJ and Two 1sts is a lot.

He's not worth it.  If we're entering a ten year window with a franchise quarterback, affordability/cost control with draft picks is going to be crucial.

[BearFan PHX]

DJ and one first I can see. I dont think we will spend two firsts unless we get picks back too.

[AZ54]

Best I can do is DJ and Tremaine plus this years second round pick. 

[Stinger226]

It's highly unlikely we give up lots of draft capital for anybody. Poles wants to keep this going through the draft. 8 knee surgeries also worry me.

[DABEARSDABOMB]

Rumors that some teams are offering 2 FRP's for Crosby.  I really really hope that isn't the Bears. I would prefer not to do it for 1 FRP, let alone 2.  I think I could get my arms around a FRP and JJ or a FRP and a 2RP next year deal...even though it isn't what I would do. 

If they did give 2FRP - we better be dumping some bad contracts at the same time (ie Dayo gets sent over with it).  

[DABEARSDABOMB]

My prediction though (and not what I want): Bears trade Edmunds, 1st rounder, and a 2nd rounder for Crosby and a 4th rounder.   

[BearFan PHX]

2 hours ago, DABEARSDABOMB said:

My prediction though (and not what I want): Bears trade Edmunds, 1st rounder, and a 2nd rounder for Crosby and a 4th rounder.   

that'll be the 2nd rounder we just got for DJ? And if we get another 2nd for Bagent, it won't sting as much?

Here's a wild thought - what about 2 2nd round picks, Tremaine Edmunds and Jaylon Johnson for Crosby?

Or put another way, a 2nd round pick, JJ, Edmunds and Bagent for Crosby?

[Stinger226]

52 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

that'll be the 2nd rounder we just got for DJ? And if we get another 2nd for Bagent, it won't sting as much?

Here's a wild thought - what about 2 2nd round picks, Tremaine Edmunds and Jaylon Johnson for Crosby?

Or put another way, a 2nd round pick, JJ, Edmunds and Bagent for Crosby?

If we could exchange JJ contract for Crosby that would be amazing. Then resign Wright. 

[DABEARSDABOMB]

3 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

If we could exchange JJ contract for Crosby that would be amazing. Then resign Wright. 

It would be a good deal - but I wouldn't resign Wright. Wright had a lot of TOs but he wasn't very good. Bears would need to find a good DB - but there are some solid FA options out there and this is a good draft to get them.  I do think JJ could probably still fetch a 2RP if you traded him - so I don't think I would trade Crosby for 3 2nd rounders. If Crosby was 26 - I'd be dealing 2 FRP's I just don't love swinging that big on a 29 year old and our window isn't closed. 

Use your picks - draft well - be smart in FA and we will see sustained success.  

[Stinger226]

Just my opinion but we will trade Edmunds next probably a 5th, Bagent is up in the air. Resign Demarco Jackson, Zacchus now that DJ is gone and Byard.

I also think we bring Braxton Jones back to compete at LT. The OL coach said he talked to all three LTs about the job vacancy. That would be Kiran, Theo and Braxton for one year? The job will be filled from within the house. It's just a stop gap until Ozzy recovers.

[Stinger226]

6 minutes ago, DABEARSDABOMB said:

It would be a good deal - but I wouldn't resign Wright. Wright had a lot of TOs but he wasn't very good. Bears would need to find a good DB - but there are some solid FA options out there and this is a good draft to get them.  I do think JJ could probably still fetch a 2RP if you traded him - so I don't think I would trade Crosby for 3 2nd rounders. If Crosby was 26 - I'd be dealing 2 FRP's I just don't love swinging that big on a 29 year old and our window isn't closed. 

Use your picks - draft well - be smart in FA and we will see sustained success.  

Wright didn't do well in coverage but has great ball skills, I think he can improve in only his second year of starting. Or if there's someone they like better. The problem with FAgency is most get overpaid. 

[BearFan PHX]

Edmunds just got cut. I guess there were no trade partners, too bad. It was only a 5th, but it would have been nice...

[BearFan PHX]

Also, we have now opened:

Dalman $10M (or maybe $14M)
DJ Moore $16.5
Edmunds $15M

$41.5M (or $45.5M) on the cap, and just getting started. We do have money to go after a premiere pass rusher and of course you all know I would LOVE to have Linderbaum too. Especially if Thuney's years are numbered, like 2 left.

Still to come:

Edge, DT (x2?), LT, LB, S, CB, WR