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4 Bears on Thin Ice Following Trade Deadline

With the team recently trending in the wrong direction, these four Chicago Bears have found themselves on thin ice after the NFL trade deadline.

By Devon Platana

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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2. Gerald Everett, TE

Gerald Everett is another pass-catcher who Bears fans were excited to welcome to town in 2024. The veteran tight end has been one of the league's more consistent players at his position in recent years, amassing 2,269 receiving yards and 14 TD catches on 235 receptions across the previous five seasons.

While TE1 Cole Kmet's presence was always going to have an impact on Everett's production, it's safe to say that nobody expect the latter to perform this poorly to begin the campaign.

Being limited to just 35% of offensive snaps, Everett only has seven receptions for 30 yards without a touchdown in eight games. His lackluster production has led to him being the worst-graded TE in terms of receiving (42.6) out of 53 eligible players on Pro Football Focus.

Although he's been decent as a pass blocker (68.1) his run blocking (53.9) has been less than stellar. While the Bears only averaging 111.8 rushing yards per game (23rd) isn't all on him, it's clear that his pedestrian run blocking has played a role in those struggles.

Everett will still be under contract in 2025, but a second season with the Bears isn't guaranteed. If he doesn't turn things around and prove that he belongs, Chicago can save $5.5 million by cutting him at any point in the offseason, according to Spotrac.

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