The biggest question surrounding the Chicago Bears ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline seemed to be where the franchise would send cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who recently received permission to seek a change of scenery.But the Bears turned out to be buyers at the deadline rather than sellers.Chicago held on to Johnson and made a Halloween splash by acquiring defensive lineman Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders, pending a physical, in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick.
‘Chicago trading a second-rounder for a soon-to-be free agent indicates that the franchise is confident in its ability to sign Sweat to a new contract. The Bears are projected to have the most cap space in the NFL this offseason with over $110 million, per ESPN, and seemingly wanted to get a head start on signing Sweat before free agency.NFL draft expert Matt Miller supported Chicago’s decision to acquire a proven pass-rusher now rather than take a chance with the upcoming class.
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