Report: Chicago Bears preparing for ‘aggressive’ trade deadline

The Chicago Bears enter their Week 8 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks with a 5-2 record. There are plenty of reasons to remain optimistic about Chicago’s future. But it’s also clear the Bears have some glaring holes as well.

While the offense could always improve, most of the franchise’s problems come on the defensive side. On paper, the Bears rank eight in defense, allowing 313. 4 yards per game. But they’d be carried by their third-best run defense, allowing 87.6 YPG. Against the pass, Chicago ranks 18th, allowing 225.9 YPG.

Jaylon Johnson was expected to be a leader of the cornerback room. And yet, his 40.9 grade from Pro Football Focus ranks 96/103 players at the position. Rookie Malik Muhammad has shown flashes of brilliance and the Bears will only get healthier. Still, Chicago may opt for some extra reinforcements to aid their playoff push.

In that case, they could target an available cornerback. Or, the Bears could bolster their pass rush, attempting to get to the quarterback before they even throw the ball.

Chicago Bears preparing explosive trade deadline

Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Khalil Mack has already been heavily linked to the Bears, due to his history with the team and his current franchise being 0-6. But Mack won’t be the only player Chicago has their eyes on.

The franchise is expected to be “aggressive,” leading into the trade deadline, via Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. Doing so would show the franchise is serious about competing for a Super Bowl title.

“Of the teams in the NFC North, there’s going to be one team really aggressive when it comes to the trade deadline, that will be the Chicago Bears,” Glazer said. “I know they’ve already talked to the Chargers saying something like, ‘What about Khalil Mack?”

“I think they’re going to be more aggressive than the other teams in that division, they still need help on the defensive side of the ball,” Glazer said. “I can see them adding more weapons there.”

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While trading their first-round pick would take quite the haul, Chicago has been willing to deal picks in the past. And if Ryan Poles and company find a deal they think will make the Bears better, the franchise won’t hesitate to pull the trigger.

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