Confirmed deal : Bears Among Favorites to Land $125 Million Superstar Amid Trade Rumors

 

 

Considering their needs on the defensive line, the Chicago Bears are expected to be active this offseason when it comes to adding disruptors.

Adding another pass rusher to pair with Montez Sweat could transform Chicago’s defensive front into a formidable force, reminiscent of their 2018 unit that excelled after the team traded for Khalil Mack.

With former Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett requesting to be traded from the Cleveland Browns, betting markets have recognized the Bears as a viable destination. While other teams like the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles have better odds of landing Garrett, Chicago’s unique combination of resources makes them a candidate to swoop in and snag him.

 

sons. Chicago has $63 million in cap space, which is more than enough financial flexibility to absorb the rest of Garrett’s $125 million contract and potentially offer him an extension to secure his services long-term. He’s due $20 million in both 2025 ansd 2026, but a restructure and extension could change that.

Having quarterback Caleb Williams on a rookie contract helps alleviate the team’s financial constraints, and could allow it to allocate resources toward an elite defensive talent like Garrett.

 

The Bears are also ripe with valuable draft assets, including multiple high-round picks in the 2025 draft.

“While the defensive end made it clear he wants to be dealt to a contender, there’s a strong possibility that a new Ben Johnson-led era is able to sway Garrett into believing the Bears are poised for a Lions-esque breakout,” James Dator of SB Nation wrote on February 4, hypothesizing it would take the Bears 1st round pick in the 2025 draft (No. 10 overall), along with the 2025 second-round round pick they got from the Carolina Panthers (No. 39 overall).