Bears plan to bolster defense before NFL trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Chicago Bears are expected to be active in the upcoming NFL trade deadline on November 10, aiming to strengthen their defense, which has suffered multiple injuries. NFL insider Jordan Schultz highlights the Bears as one of the teams likely to pursue trades, including potential targets like Josh Sweat of Arizona, Khalil Mack from Los Angeles, and DeForest Buckner of Indianapolis. The team is looking to enhance its defense in a bid to secure a playoff spot this season. With two weeks remaining until the deadline, speculation around which players might be traded continues to build.
- •Bears are seeking defensive reinforcements ahead of trade deadline.
- •Injuries have weakened their defense, especially in the backend.
- •Targets include Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, and DeForest Buckner.
- •NFL insider Jordan Schultz notes Bears expected to be active.
- •Trade deadline is set for November 10.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Bears expected to be active ahead of NFL trade deadline
"The Bears are expected to be active ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, according to an NFL insider, which includes a move to bolster the defense.
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