Bears should already be gearing up for one specific WR trade

The Chicago Bears‘ offense was certainly an explosive group last season and was the driving force behind their NFC North division title.

But will the unit be the same heading into 2026?

There are serious questions surrounding the Bears’ offense, specifically at wide receiver. Chicago subtracted both D.J. Moore and Olamide Zacchaeus this offseason, and its answer was to sign Kalif Raymond and select Zavion Thomas in the third round of the NFL Draft.

Raymond is nothing to write home about by any stretch, and Thomas was largely viewed as a reach on Day 2.

Numerous veteran receivers remain on the free-agent market, but the Bears don’t appear all that intrigued by any of them. But a rather compelling player has emerged on the trade market who could pique Chicago’s interest: Kayshon Boutte.

Chicago Bears should trade for Kayshon Boutte

Now entering his fourth season with the New England Patriots, Boutte is a bit disgruntled.

The LSU product hauled in 33 receptions for 551 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, averaging 16.7 yards per catch and developing a very strong rapport with Drake Maye. But with the Patriots signing Romeo Doubs and acquiring A.J. Brown via trade, Boutte’s role in New England is very cloudy.

Boutte did not participate in organized team activities, but he revealed over the weekend that he will be present at Patriots mandatory minicamp, which starts Tuesday. He doesn’t seem too thrilled about it, however, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently reported that he expects “action” as far as Boutte trade discussions over the summer.

Currently, the Bears have Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III as their top two receivers, but Odunze just stated that he doesn’t think he will ever be the same as a result of the foot issues he experienced last year. Burden dealt with injuries last season, as well.

With very little certainty beyond Odunze and Burden on the depth chart, Chicago should absolutely consider pursuing a trade for Boutte. He would probably only cost a Day 3 pick, and because e is entering the final year of his deal, the Bears would have no financial obligation to him after 2026.

Boutte isn’t a star by any stretch, but he is a solid vertical threat who would help open the field for Caleb Williams and provide Chicago with some insurance in its receiving corps.

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