The Bears just won the NFC North.
Now the trade rumors are exploding.

Tyson Bagent.
Tremaine Edmunds.
DJ Moore.
Nothing feels off the table.
Here’s what’s really happening in Chicago.
🔥 Bears Trade Rumors Are Heating Up
Free agency hasn’t even officially opened — and the Bears are already at the center of serious trade buzz.
Let’s break down the three biggest names swirling right now.
🧠 Tyson Bagent: Is a 2nd-Round Pick Really the Price?
Backup quarterbacks rarely command real value.

But Tyson Bagent might be the exception.
According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears would want:
A second-round pick — or equivalent value — to move Bagent.
That’s not small.
Especially for a backup.
But here’s the logic:
- Ben Johnson reportedly thinks highly of him
- He’s cheap
- He’s young
- The 2027 QB class is hyped — meaning some teams may want a bridge option now
The New York Jets are mentioned as a potential suitor after guaranteeing $30 million to Justin Fields but still needing stability.

Will someone actually pay a second-rounder?
That’s unclear.
But starting high in negotiations is smart business.
The key question:
Are the Bears better off flipping Bagent now while his stock is hot — or keeping one of the league’s better backup options behind Caleb Williams?
🛡 Tremaine Edmunds: Quietly On the Block?
This one caught people off guard.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports:
- Edmunds has “strong trade value”
- There’s a “decent chance” he gets moved
- Titans, Raiders, and Giants have shown interest
Chicago has already allowed Edmunds to seek a trade.
Why?
💰 Cap hit: $17.4 million
💰 Cap savings if cut: $15 million
💰 Dead money: Just $2.4 million
In a tight cap year, that’s real flexibility.
The twist?
All three reported suitors (Titans, Raiders, Giants) have cap space to absorb his deal.

If the Bears can get value instead of cutting him outright, that’s a win.
If not?
Expect a release before the deadline.
💥 DJ Moore: The Most Complicated Decision
This is the big one.
According to Biggs, one source believes:
The Bears could land a Day 2 pick for Moore.
But there’s nuance.
A trade may require:
- Chicago paying down some of his salary
- Careful cap maneuvering
- A team willing to bet on his bounce-back
Moore carries a $28.5M cap hit.
He’s still productive.
He’s still tough.
But the Bears have depth at receiver — and new leadership in Ben Johnson.
So what’s the real debate?
🏆 Build the best 2026 team possible?
💰 Or create cap flexibility for long-term sustainability?
Trading Moore for picks helps the future.
Keeping him helps Caleb Williams right now.
That’s the tension.

🎯 The Bigger Picture
Chicago isn’t rebuilding anymore.
They’re defending NFC North champs.
That changes everything.
This isn’t about clearing house.
It’s about sharpening the roster around Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson.
- Bagent could be flipped for premium value
- Edmunds could free major cap space
- Moore could bring back draft capital
But none of it will happen cheaply.
Ryan Poles has shown he won’t force a move.
If teams want Bears talent?
They’ll have to pay.
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