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Ten NFL players who could be traded this offseason

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6. Kyle Fuller, cornerback, Chicago Bears

There’s a train of thought out there that Fuller does not want to remain with the Bears. Whether it’s a rift with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, an issue with the scheme or something completely different, reports form the Windy City regarding the former first-round pick are not good.

Issues arose about Fuller’s willingness to actually return to the field following knee surgery during the summer. Some close to the Bears’ organization claimed that he wasn’t committed to playing for what had ended up being a losing team. It was a major sticking point between the Bears an their first-round pick from just back in 2014 (via the Chicago Tribune).

But remember, Fuller was selected by former general manager Phil Emery. The Bears’ new front office has no built-in relationship with him. If there’s indeed a feeling that he’s not committed, it’s more likely than not he will be sent packing.

From a talent standpoint, Fuller would be a tremendous asset for pretty much every team in the NFL. He didn’t play at all this past season due to the above-mentioned injury, but the Virginia Tech product was a Pro Bowl-caliber player in each of his first two years in the NFL. You don’t magically lose that talent overnight.

Should Chicago place Fuller on the block, there’s no reason to believe it can’t get a Day 2 pick for the youngster. And in reality, that might be the best move. After all, the Bears did finish a surprising seventh against the pass with him sidelined this past season.

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