The Chicago Bears just watched their conference rival, the Los Angeles Rams, acquire Myles Garrett, arguably the best defensive player in the NFL, to stack on top of an already elite offense. In order for the Bears to maintain pace with the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last year, they may need to make a move of their own. Jake Beckman of FanSided sees a trade for Maxx Crosby as a realistic possibility.
The Chicago Bears have to trade for Maxx Crosby
On paper, it makes sense for both sides. The Bears need an edge rusher after failing to acquire one throughout the offseason. Crosby is likely the best option available, and we know he can be traded because the Las Vegas Raiders accepted a deal for him earlier this offseason.
The Baltimore Ravens ultimately backed out because of a failed physical, but that was a few months ago. It may be worth the Bears revisiting the situation to see where Crosby stands health-wise. Crosby is not quite as impactful as Garrett, but because of the injury concerns, he is not expected to cost the same type of draft capital.
That could make this the perfect time for Chicago to buy low. The question is how badly the Bears want to go all-in for 2026.
Chicago has a young nucleus of players that could develop into one of the better cores in the NFL. Caleb Williams is entering just his third season. Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and Colston Loveland are all still on rookie contracts as well.
However, those rookie contracts will not last forever.
Darnell Wright is likely the first player in line for a major extension, and several other key players will eventually need new deals. The Bears have a strong young foundation, but that foundation is eventually going to become expensive.
That is where the Crosby discussion becomes complicated.
Trading for him would improve the team immediately and could help close the gap between Chicago and the top contenders in the NFC. However, acquiring Crosby would also mean giving up draft capital that could later become affordable depth pieces.
The Bears may need those draft picks in future years when they can no longer rely on inexpensive rookie contracts to fill out the roster.
There is also the financial side of the equation. Crosby would carry a significant cap hit, and those numbers become harder to manage once the young core starts receiving extensions. That does not mean the Bears should avoid the move. It simply means they have to decide whether maximizing the current window is worth sacrificing some flexibility in the future.
Crosby would undoubtedly help the Bears right now. The question is whether the short-term boost outweighs the long-term cost.
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