Bears connected to out of nowhere trade for intriguing weapon

The Chicago Bears boasted one of the top offenses in the NFL last season, as they were loaded with weapons all over the roster, and Caleb Williams was able to spread the ball around judiciously.

The Bears definitely have some questions in that department heading into 2026, as they traded away wide receiver D.J. Moore and lost fellow receiver Olamide Zacchaeus to free agency. But while Chicago’s receiving corps may be in a state of flux, its backfield seems pretty set.

D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai comprise one of the best running back duos in football, and Roschon Johnson could end up on the chopping block as a result. Swift is heading into his third season as the Bears’ featured back, and Monangai — a 2025 seventh-round pick — is looking to build on his impressive rookie campaign.

But with Swift entering the final year of his contract, there is some uncertainty in Chicago’s running back room beyond 2026.

Will Monangai ultimately assume the lead role if Swift departs? Or will the Bears look elsewhere?

Well, Ryan Heckman of Bear Goggles On has identified another potential option, naming Arizona Cardinals halfback Trey Benson a possible trade target.

Chicago Bears linked to intriguing trade for Trey Benson

The Cardinals definitely have a crowded backfield right now. They already had James Conner as their No. 1 back (when he’s healthy, anyway), and they added Tyler Allegier to a group that also included Benson.

Then, Arizona selected Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick of the NFL Draft, further clogging the position and making it abundantly clear that it will probably be making a trade at some point.

Could Benson be the odd man out? Heckman thinks so.

“Let’s say the Cardinals get to roster cut time and have to decide between keeping four running backs or cutting one of Conner or Benson. That is an extremely difficult position to be in, and I am sure Arizona would much rather get something in return for one of them,” Heckman wrote. “If [Ryan] Poles were able to land Benson for something along the lines of a Day 3 pick, that would give Chicago a starting running back for a much lower price than the Bears having to spend in Rounds 1-3 next year.”

The Cardinals originally selected Benson in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He hasn’t gotten much of an opportunity to show much just yet, as he was behind Conner during his rookie campaign and was limited by injuries last season.

Overall, the 23-year-old has carried the ball 92 times for 451 yards and a touchdown in 17 games, and Arizona’s decision to select Love means it could be ready to move on from him.

Could the Bears make a move to try and acquire Benson before the start of the regular season? Keep your eyes peeled.

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