The Chicago Bears were not able to land a trade for Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby. It was the Baltimore Ravens who ended up sending two first round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for the star instead. Apparently, and perhaps wisely, Ryan Poles was not willing to part with that much draft capital.
The fact remains, though, that Chicago still needs to improve its defensive line. Of course, they will do some via NFL free agency and the upcoming draft.
However, there is a two-time Pro Bowler who has been made available via trade, and the Bears might just be interested.
The Chicago Bears have called the Philadelphia Eagles about Jalen Carter
According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Eagles are making defensive tackle Jalen Carter available on the trade market. And according to others, Chicago is one of the teams that have called Philadelphia about the two-time Pro Bowler:
RUMOR: The Chicago Bears are one of the 5 NFL teams have called the Eagles regarding DT Jalen Carter, per @Easton__Butler
This comes after @JFowlerESPN had said the Eagles were taking calls for him. How would we feel if the Bears traded for Jalen Carter? 👀 pic.twitter.com/y3oNJAhW1G
— Bearsszn (@bearszn) March 8, 2026
Carter played in 11 games last season and made 33 total tackles while accumulating 3.0 sacks. Despite missing time due to injury (and getting kicked out of Week One against the Dallas Cowboys for spitting on Dak Prescott), he was still named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl.
Obviously, Carter would be a welcomed addition to any NFL team. His nastiness makes him a feared defender and a clear frustration for opponents.
However, the asking price may be high, and any team that acquires him will have to make a decision on his 2027 fifth-year option. That particular option could pay him as much as $27 million in 2027.
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