Andrew Buller-Russ
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is taking place, which is generating all types of football rumors, including those involving the Chicago Bears. General managers are in close contact with each other, giving them easy access to discussing the offseason ahead, including which players may be available via trade.
So far, Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been busy, receiving trade interest in several players on the roster. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, teams have been calling the Bears about trading for backup quarterback Tyson Bagent, wide receiver DJ Moore, and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter.
Each of the three have been valued contributors for the Bears. While Bagent doesn’t get to play often, the Bears feel like Bagent has the potential to be a future starter, thus they value him as a capable fill-in, if something should happen to Caleb Williams.
Meanwhile, Moore led the team in receiving yards in 2023 and 2024, but he saw his role diminish last season, Ben Johnson’s first on the job. Though, now that Moore has a guaranteed salary of $26 million for 2026, he’s viewed as expendable in Chicago.
As for Dexter, he’s headed into the final season of his rookie contract. Yet, he’s recorded a respectable 13.5 sacks across three seasons, and he’s still just 24.
With teams already expressing interest in each of the players mentioned above, the Bears should be able to add to their draft capital this offseason. They currently have seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, including three in the first 90 picks.
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