One such team vying for the pick is the Washington Commanders, who are eyeing Caleb Williams and can easily move up a single spot by leveraging their second-overall pick. The Bears, who previously signaled their openness to trading the pick with their deal with the Carolina Panthers last year, have kept their intentions under wraps so far. However, speculation suggests they may opt to select Williams themselves.
Reports from the NFL Notifications account on X indicate that Washington has a contingency plan in place. If the Bears opt not to engage in trade talks, Washington plans to secure both a capable quarterback and a star wide receiver. This strategy entails drafting Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and subsequently offering their No. 36 pick from the second round to the Bears in exchange for Justin Fields.
The Bears have yet to definitively commit to retaining their current starting quarterback. A recent social media post from one of their official accounts further muddied the waters for fans, leaving them uncertain whether the team was bidding farewell to Fields or indicating his continued presence on the roster.
