Bears fans dreamed of a blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby.
But according to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Chicagoās reality is much harsher: they simply donāt have the money.
Adam Schefter Says Bears Are āOut of Moneyā for Maxx Crosby Blockbuster Trade
For weeks, Chicago Bears fans have been buzzing about one dream scenario: bringing Las Vegas Raiders superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Soldier Field.
The idea was electrifying.
Pair Crosby with Montez Sweat, and suddenly the Bearsā defense could become one of the most feared units in the NFL.
But according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the fantasy may collide with a harsh financial truth.
Right now, Chicago simply canāt afford it.
Schefter Delivers a Brutal Reality Check
During an appearance on ESPNās Get Up, Schefter addressed the speculation surrounding the Bears and Crosbyāand his message was blunt.
āThe Bears donāt have any more money right now, Greeny. Theyāre broke. Theyāre out of money,ā Schefter said.
The comment instantly cooled the growing excitement among fans hoping Chicago would pull off a massive trade.
Schefter doubled down moments later, leaving little room for optimism.
āThe Bears donāt have the money to make a move like that right now.ā
In other words, the blockbuster scenario many fans have imagined simply doesnāt add up financially.
Why Maxx Crosby Would Be So Expensive
Trading for Crosby isnāt just about giving up draft picks.
It also means absorbing one of the largest defensive contracts in the league.
The Raidersā All-Pro pass rusher is scheduled to count more than $30 million against the salary cap in 2026, making him one of the most expensive defenders in football.
For a team like Chicago that already spent aggressively this offseason, fitting that contract into the budget becomes extremely difficult.
The numbers just donāt workāat least for now.
Free Agency Spending Closed the Door
Chicago entered the offseason with financial flexibility, but that space disappeared quickly during the early waves of free agency.
The Bears used much of their available cap room to strengthen their roster, signing players such as:
- Devin Bush
- Coby Bryant
- Neville Gallimore
Those moves helped reinforce the defense and fill key roster gaps.
But they also drained the cap space needed for a superstar-level acquisition like Crosby.
General manager Ryan Poles improved the teamās depthābut doing so may have closed the door on a splashy trade.
The Bears Still Need Pass Rush Help
Even with the new additions, Chicagoās defense still has a glaring weakness.
The Bears finished last season with just 35 total sacks, one of the lowest totals in the NFL.
Outside of Montez Sweat, the defensive line struggled to consistently pressure opposing quarterbacks.
Thatās exactly why Crosby has been such a popular target in trade rumors.
He is widely considered one of the most relentless edge rushers in football, capable of transforming an entire defense almost overnight.
A pairing of Crosby and Sweat would immediately change the identity of Chicagoās front seven.
But for now, that pairing remains hypothetical.
Could the Situation Still Change?
In the NFL, financial situations can shift quickly.
Teams often create salary cap space through:
- Contract restructures
- Player extensions
- Strategic roster moves
If Chicago decides that acquiring Crosby is a top priority, the front office could theoretically find creative ways to open cap space.
But as things stand today, the path is extremely difficult.
Schefterās message was clear: the numbers simply donāt line up.
A Dream on Hold
For Bears fans, the idea of Maxx Crosby wearing navy and orange remains incredibly exciting.
But until Chicago finds a way to free up significant cap space, the blockbuster trade many hoped for remains more fantasy than reality.
The door isnāt completely closed.
But right now, according to one of the most trusted insiders in the NFLā¦
The Bears just canāt afford the dream.
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