The Bears trade the first overall pick for a massive haul!
There has been talk circulating over the past few days that the Chicago Bears were considering trading away their #1 overall pick. Reports have surfaced that the Carolina Panthers have emerged as the front-runner in discussions for the trade.
According to sources, the recently agreed trade sees GM Ryan Poles move down to the 9th overall spot, while receiving a substantial haul in draft capital in return. This includes a 2nd round pick in 2023, a 1st round pick in 2024, and a 2nd round pick in 2025. In addition, the Bears also acquires wide receiver D.J. Moore from the Panthers.
Moore, who is only 25 years old, has been a reliable and dynamic receiver for Carolina. He has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in three of the past four seasons, and is known for his sharp route running, good speed, and reliable hands. With Moore now joining the Bears, he is expected to become a primary target for Justin Fields moving forward.
This trade could prove to be a significant turning point for the Bears, as they will now have a surplus of draft capital to work with in rebuilding their team. Poles still has a top 10 pick at the 9th overall spot, and will likely look to add a quality player with that selection. Names that have been mentioned as potential options include Texas Tech EDGE Tyree Wilson, Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness, Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski, Ohio State OT Paris Johnson Jr., and Georgia OT Broderick Jones.
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