{"id":163191,"date":"2026-03-24T09:56:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/?p=163191"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:56:48","slug":"chicago-bears-trent-williams-trade-49ers-nfl-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-bears-trent-williams-trade-49ers-nfl-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears urged to trade for future Hall of Famer to protect Caleb Williams in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears<\/a> have been busy assembling their roster for the 2026 NFL season. Following the sudden retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman<\/a>, they acquired Garrett Bradbury<\/a> to replace him. In order to do that, they traded away wide receiver DJ Moore<\/a> to the New England Patriots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trading away Moore benefits the Bears two ways. First, they got their replacement at center. Second, moving Moore opens up more opportunities for their younger core of pass catchers.<\/p>\n

But while their receiving room is still solid, the offensive line still has questions. This is particularly true at left tackle, the most important position on the line.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears urged to trade for future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams<\/h2>\n
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Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) celebrates win against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Left tackle, of course, is vital to any team with a right-handed quarterback because they protect the blindside. Caleb Williams, as the Bears franchise quarterback, must be protected from pass rushers that he cannot see.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo tore his patellar tendon in the NFL Playoffs and may not be able to play in 2026. Braxton Jones was brought back on a one-year deal, but Chicago would probably prefer to use him as a swing tackle as opposed to a regular starting left tackle.<\/p>\n

As such,\u00a0The Sporting News<\/em><\/a> urged the Bears to look into trading for future Pro Football Hall of Famer Trent Williams<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“With the Bears having Super Bowl aspirations in 2026, it’s not crazy to think Chicago wouldn’t mind bringing in a future Hall of Famer to protect Caleb Williams’ blindside.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Williams made the Pro Bowl, the 12th of his career, in 2025 and was named Second Team All-Pro. He also is a three-time First Team All-Pro selection.<\/p>\n

The San Francisco 49ers recently declined Williams’ $10 million option on his contract, which means 2026 will be the final year of his deal. If he decides he wants more guarantees and asks for a trade, Chicago could be very interested, given the fact that they believe they can compete for a Super Bowl next season.<\/p>\n

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