For weeks, the Chicago Bears have been named as a team to watch regarding Maxx Crosby. The Las Vegas Raiders superstar has been the subject of trade rumors for quite some time. Since the Bears have a need at edge rusher, they are, indeed, a logical fit.
That being said, the Raiders reportedly want the same kind of package the Green Bay Packers gave up for Micah Parsons. That is, two first round picks and a high-impact player.
It is yet to be seen, of course, if Chicago will be willing to give up that kind of package in order to get Crosby. However, one NFL analyst suggests they may not need to.
Chicago Bears predicted to sign Trey Hendrickson in NFL free agency
In a recent article in which he predicted the biggest free agent signing for every NFL team this off-season, Christian D’Andrea of USA Today forecasts the Bears landing four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson:
“The Bears could make a move to land Maxx Crosby via trade. Or they could opt for the older Hendrickson without having to cough up significant draft considerations to recharge their pass rush. Hendrickson missed the bulk of 2025 with injury and had a career-low 14 percent pressure rate after averaging better than 19 percent in his four years as a Bengal that preceded it.
“But even a 14 percent pressure rate would be signfiicantly better than what Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo put up last fall.”
Prior to missing most of 2025, Hendrickson had back-to-back seasons in which he totaled 17.5 sacks each year.
The problem, though, is that Chicago does not have any salary cap space currently, and even when they become cap compliant, Hendrickson is sure to receive a massive contract in free agency.
The Bears may not be able to afford him. That being said, having him on the line would do wonders to improve the pass rush.
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