Frequently Asked Questions
Which two edge rushers are connected to the Chicago Bears via trade?
Insider Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated connected Josh Sweat of the Arizona Cardinals and Khalil Mack of the Los Angeles Chargers to the Bears as likely trade targets. Both are pass rushers who fit a clear need for Chicago heading into the November 10th trade deadline.
Why do the Chicago Bears need help at edge rusher right now?
Montez Sweat is serving a suspension and Dayo Odeyingbo is on Injured Reserve with a quad issue, leaving Austin Booker as their only proven option. The Bears got lucky when special teams ace Daniel Hardy played well in Atlanta, but that kind of luck is unlikely to hold against tougher competition.
How much would it cost the Bears to trade for Khalil Mack?
Most believe Mack would fetch around a 5th round pick, making him a relatively affordable option for any contender looking for a pass rush boost. For reference, Joe Thuney cost a 4th round pick and was a few years younger than Mack.
What is the expected trade cost for Josh Sweat from the Arizona Cardinals?
The best estimate is that it would take a 3rd round pick to acquire Josh Sweat from Arizona. The Cardinals would likely need significant draft capital to move him less than two seasons into his four-year deal.
How has Khalil Mack performed this season for the Los Angeles Chargers?
Mack has recorded 3 sacks and 16 pressures this season and is on pace for his best campaign since 2023, when he totaled a career-high 17 sacks. Though 35 years old, he remains an active threat that opponents cannot ignore.
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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