Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Chicago Bears expected to be active at the trade deadline?
Yes, Bleacher Report indicated the Bears are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams on the market. This is driven by their pressing need to strengthen a weakened defense.
What are the biggest defensive weaknesses for the Bears right now?
The Bears rank 22nd in yards per carry allowed and 30th in net yards per pass attempt allowed. Their secondary has also been exposed, particularly at cornerback, with Jaylon Johnson struggling and both Kyler Gordon and Tyrique Stevenson dealing with injuries.
Why did the Bears lose Montez Sweat and how does that affect their trade deadline plans?
Montez Sweat received a two-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's PED policy. His absence puts even more pressure on the Bears to find pass rush help before the deadline.
Are the Bears looking to add an edge rusher or a cornerback at the trade deadline?
It's now up in the air. The original assumption was an edge rusher, with names like Khalil Mack surfacing in rumors, but the loss in Green Bay exposed serious cornerback issues that could push defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to prioritize the secondary instead.
What record do the Bears need to feel confident pulling the trigger on a trade?
Reaching 5-3 would essentially give the Bears the green light to make a move. A win in Atlanta would help by adding cushion before a tough two-game stretch against the Patriots and Seahawks.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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