Bears' Edge Rusher Gap: A Looming Concern

On April 3rd, Chicago Bears shook up their roster this offseason by trading wide receiver

DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, shedding his big contract, and grabbing a second-round

pick in return.

They also beefed up the defense, signing linebacker Devon White and safety Kobe Bryant moves

that folks are calling solid picks.

But one NFL executive is throwing shade, saying the Bears totally whiffed on their top

defensive need, an edge rusher.

This rush has plagued them for years, and despite the premium spot, they couldn't

land anyone because they're tied up with guaranteed money on the D-line.

That exact pointed out how teams like Boy A-Mafe scored a $60 million deal, and Trey Hendricks

and inked $112 million over four.

Years, while Chicago sat tight.

Montess Wet is a stud-edge guy, but he's not enough, especially with Deo O'Dangbo coming

off a torn Achilles after that $48 million dollar.

Gamble last year.

Now, whispers say the Bears could chase Cleveland's Miles Garrett, if his contract talks

sour, and GM Ryan Poles was the only one eyeing Alabama's tie, Simpson at Pro Day.

Plus, Kobe Bryant's got good odds to pan out.

Looking ahead, the 2026 draft looks stacked for edge talent like Zion Young, who might

fall to their 25th pick.

Bears got time to plug this hole, but that glaring weakness could haunt them if they don't

move fast.

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