en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Chicago Bears News https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/news The Chicago Bears lost a lot when Cole Kmet went down with his knee injury a few weeks ago. He was a vital piece of their offensive system, serving as both a dependable blocker and an underrated receiving threat. His absence was felt against both Seattle and Tampa Bay. Rookie Sam Roush has done his […] Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:14:59 GMT Erik Lambert https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58643006 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58643006 false false Courtney Cronin joins the guys following the trade deadline to talk about the Bears lack of moves day of, the Jeffrey Simmons trade, and trades around the le... Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:54:55 GMT Waddle & Silvy https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58642017 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58642017 false false Chicago made its big move with Jeffery Simmons, and while Minnesota got stronger at quarterback, most of the NFC stayed quiet as the AFC loaded up. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:46:32 GMT Andrew Hughes https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641931 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641931 false false Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Be honest: how many of you guys had the Chicago Bears at 7-2 and in first place at the bye? There’s a long way to go, […] Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:16:48 GMT Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641752 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641752 false false The Chicago Bears swung their massive trade for Jeffery Simmons last week, well in advance of the deadline on November 10th. This led many to wonder if general manager Ryan Poles might not be done. There was probably one more move he could make. Maybe he could fortify the secondary with a cornerback or add […] Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:06:42 GMT Erik Lambert https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641703 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641703 false false Four of the Bears' eight remaining games should be treated as must-win opportunities. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:49:02 GMT Pete Martuneac https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641599 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641599 false false The Chicago Bears escaped Tampa Bay this past weekend with a 27-24 win and found a way to scratch out a win that included seemingly endless turnovers. A roster Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:10:10 GMT Nick Halden https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641206 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641206 false false The guys discuss the trade deadline across the NFL and whether or not they agree with the Bears staying pat on deadline day.#takethat PRESENTED BY🏆 Chicagol... Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:12:15 GMT The REKAP® https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641228 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641228 false false Chicago Bears News and Rumors are flying in after the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. Ryan Poles did not make a trade today, but he already made his splash with the... Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:11:59 GMT Bears Now by Chat Sports https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641226 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641226 false false Two defensive tackles are included in the most impactful in-season trades this year. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:04:32 GMT Frank Schwab https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641145 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58641145 false false Sponsored · Presented by HOMAGE Use code BLEACHER for 20% off. Bears football is fun again, and your closet should keep up. Bleacher Nation readers get 20% off orders of $50 or more at HOMAGE with code BLEACHER. Throwback logos, player tees and more, all officially licensed. Exclusions apply. The trade deadline has passed, and the Bears are the same as they were when we woke up today. If you were hoping Ryan Poles and Co. would make one more move, you’re out of luck. It would have been nice to see the Bears acquire a cornerback to help shore up the secondary, but either the prices were too rich, the fit wasn’t there, or the Bears feel good about the health of Malik Muhammad and Tyrique Stevenson on the other side of the bye week. Or some combination of those scenarios. Who knows. What I do know is the Bears landed Jeffery Simmons before the deadline, and he’s been a massive upgrade to the defense. That alone makes them winners in the grand scheme of things. In all honesty, the entire day was kind of a bust, relative to the hype in the weeks leading up to today regarding the flurry of deals that were expected to be made. The biggest move of the day was , and that’s about the best way to summarize the lack of fireworks on the way to the finish line this afternoon. Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) talk after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images I also had a stray thought this afternoon that the Bears not making a move to help the secondary could be a tell about their outlook on safety Coby Bryant, and how many meaningful snaps he could play down the stretch in December. Cam Lewis has been playing in his place, but if Bryant comes back next month, Lewis can move back to corner and help supplement Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Kyler Gordon, and Malik Muhammad. With the defensive line playing significantly better since the Simmons trade, that helps take some pressure off of the secondary. Devin Bush has also played his best football in the middle since the trade. And, there’s another name to watch as a potential acquisition for Chicago’s defense: Jordan Elliott. According to Adam Schefter, Elliott was expected to be at Halas Hall today to work out for the team. Elliott was a member of the Titans until last month, when he was released by the team following an altercation at the facility that ended with a teammate talking Elliott down in the parking lot of the facility after Elliott allegedly went to his vehicle to retrieve a firearm. His former head coach, Robert Saleh, has passionately defended Elliott’s character since his release, and few know him better than Simmons, who, if Elliott lands in Chicago, was likely consulted. Aug 4, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (95) goes through drills during training camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The Bears have historically been risk-averse in their player acquisitions. Still, if Elliott truly had a one-off lapse in judgment and the Bears are comfortable with that truth, they could add a solid player for nothing but cash, rather than acquiring another one via trade. We shall see. We’re going to have some reaction and breakdowns regarding the trades that we saw leading up to the deadline, but in the meantime, if you’re looking to get caught up on all of the action from the past 48 hours (and notable deals in the weeks leading up to this) in one place, I’ll point you in the direction of our : 2026 NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: Jaguars Add Three New Defenders — Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) The push across the finish line today was certainly anticlimactic, but that doesn’t mean the activity in the weeks leading up to it wasn’t significant: In all, there were nine first- or second-round picks traded during this season, the most in a season since at least 1990. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) With the trade deadline in the books, and just under two weeks until the Bears’ next game, we had a pretty good content brainstorming idea this afternoon, and I’m excited to take stock of the first nine games of the season and look ahead. Starting tomorrow. For now, I’m going to unplug for the rest of the day. THE BN BEARS PODCAST LIVES HERE: | | Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:48:49 GMT Patrick K. Flowers https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640958 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640958 false false When the dust settled on the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline, Khalil Mack was where he was expected to be. Bummer. There will be no “Return of the Mack” blaring from our speakers anytime soon. is more of a summer banger anyway. But it would’ve been heard far and wide had the Chicago Bears successfully swung a trade for the veteran pass rusher. Instead, Mack stays with the Los Angeles Chargers. This isn’t much of a surprise. Sure, a late report that we discussed earlier on Tuesday In the moment, I considered it a marginal improvement in the odds. If you recall, there was reporting over the weekend that the Chargers were making it known that . Once that dropped, I figured a Mack trade wasn’t happening. But because the NFL has more plot twists than my grandma’s favorite telenovelas, I kept the door open, hoping for a pleasant surprise. It didn’t happen. In October, league insiders were saying that ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. It didn’t happen. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t make sense. That the Bears were interested to push the Chargers is admirable. However, it was clear that the Cali-based front office wasn’t interested in dealing Mack for anything less than a price too rich for the Bears. Whatever. I hope the Chargers bottom out in a way that causes them to miss out on a generational talent in the 2027 NFL Draft. I hope that Chicago’s insistence on trading for Mack didn’t keep them from exploring other opportunities. Not that I think Bears General Manager Ryan Poles would have a one-track mind this time of year. But it would be relatable to dial up a trade partner for a specific deal so much that wearing them down would ultimately net a desired outcome. Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK What’s Next For the Bears After Failing to Get Khalil Mack? Now that we know the Bears aren’t getting Mack, we can fully turn our attention to who is on the roster. These are Chicago’s current options at the edge defender/defensive end position: Montez Sweat — The slow start and two-game suspension are starting to fade from our memories after seeing how Sweat played in the first two games with his former college running mate, Jeffery Simmons. Sweat followed his stellar Monday Night Football performance against the Seahawks (1 sack, 3 QB hits, 1 TFL) with a respectable showing on Sunday Night Football (4 solo tackles, 1 QB hit) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Chicago needs Sweat’s best now that we know there aren’t veteran reinforcements on the way. Austin Booker — Not trading for Mack should leave Booker feeling relieved. After all, the defensive lineman in his third season as a pro probably would have been the one who lost the most playing time had a trade gone through. Instead, the University of Kansas product essentially gets a new lease on his football life. I expect a rejuvenated AB down the stretch. He’s gotta feel good heading into the bye after posting a solid line (1 sack, 3 solo tackles, 2 QB hits, 1 TFL) against the Bucs on SNF. James Lynch — I like what Lynch brings to the table as a versatile depth piece who can play on the interior or on the edge. Players who can eat snaps are valuable. It’s just that I wish he could make some more splash plays. Daniel Hardy — When Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson pointed to Hardy as a player who others on the team can look at as an example of what happens when you put in the work on special teams, I knew he was a guy that this coaching staff valued. Hardy has come on strong in his last four games (2 sacks, 12 total tackles, 5 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 5 quarterback hits) while playing on just 30.4 percent of the defensive snaps. The 27-year-old defensive lineman appears to be carving out a niche as a role player. I look forward to seeing if he can keep up the good work. Nov 8, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Daniel Hardy (92) reacts after a tackle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images It’s not just that the Bears didn’t trade for Khalil Mack. They didn’t make a move for any edge rushers. There is a part of me that feels like this was a missed opportunity to improve at the margins. But there is also a part of me that is intrigued by the opportunities ahead for Sweat, Booker, Hardy, Lynch, and others. Maybe not cutting a deal for an edge rusher is a sign that this team believes that Dayo Odeyingbo will return from injured reserve and be a useful piece of the defensive puzzle. In the end, Chicago’s front office acquired the best defensive lineman available when they traded for Jeffery Simmons. Don’t get it twisted. I’m not trying to shortchange Khalil Mack’s résumé. But as of right now, Simmons is the better player than Mack. And in the grand scheme of things, I feel good about that. Or maybe t... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:48:44 GMT Luis C. Medina https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640955 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640955 false false Heading into their bye week, the 7-2 Chicago Bears remain on a fairly long list of contenders. The Bears stumbled, but did not fall against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. In fact, it was their first real test of a game this season. Their previous two losses came in a blowout without […] Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:42:15 GMT Sam Householder https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640874 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640874 false false The Chicago Bears can maximize the trade value of backup quarterback Tyson Bagent by trading him at the NFL deadline. The post appeared first on . Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:37:08 GMT Max Dible https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640825 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58640825 false false