Bears Gain Insight into Anticipated Trade Costs for Elite Defensive End Prospects
The Chicago Bears have gained insight into the potential price tag they might face if they pursue a blockbuster trade for one of the Washington Commanders' premier pass rushers, Chase Young or Montez Sweat, ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
Rumors of trade interest in both Young and Sweat have been circulating in the lead-up to the October 31 deadline. According to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, "several identifiable teams" have expressed interest in trading for one of these pass rushers and signing them to long-term extensions.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz now offers some clarity on the potential cost for acquiring Young or Sweat.
"From everything I've been told, it's probably going to take about a second or third-round pick to acquire one of them," Schultz stated in a video for Bleacher Report on October 26. "But I do think, at the right price, yes, the Commanders would consider moving one of those talented young pass rushers. That's my understanding."
The Bears possess an extra second-round pick in 2025, acquired from the Carolina Panthers in the trade involving the top pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. This additional draft asset could be a valuable trade chip if the Bears decide to make a significant move.
While the Bears' stance as buyers or sellers at the trade deadline remains uncertain given their 2-5 record in the midst of a rebuild, Young and Sweat hold appeal as long-term building blocks. The Bears are unlikely to part with their 2024 first-round picks, which currently project as the No. 1 (Carolina) and No. 3 (Chicago) overall selections. However, they can leverage their additional second-rounder for a potential trade without compromising their draft capital.
Moreover, the Bears have substantial cap space, estimated at around $110 million, for the 2024 offseason, allowing them to sign one of the Commanders' pass rushers to a lucrative contract extension.
The Bears' pass rush has been a significant weakness in the 2023 season, ranking among the NFL's lowest in sacks. Acquiring a high-caliber talent like Young or Sweat could provide a foundation for long-term defensive improvement.
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26 OCTOBRE | 121 ANSWERS Bears Gain Insight into Anticipated Trade Costs for Elite Defensive End Prospects Should the Bears trade for Chase Young? | ||
| yes | 94 | 77.7 % |
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