NFL Trade Rumors: Bears ‘connected to several defensive players’

The Chicago Bears are reportedly connected to several defensive players ahead of the NFL trade deadline, according to a report by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. published on October 26, 2026. General manager Ryan Poles is expected to be active in pursuit of defensive reinforcements before the deadline passes. Specific players being targeted have not been named, but multiple defensive options are said to be under consideration.