Bears Miss Out on Lawrence, Eyeing Defensive Talent

0:00It's April 23rd, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The 2026 NFL draft is heating up, and new details are dropping on a massive trade that slipped through the Chicago Bears fingers. Veteran defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence got dealt from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for the number 10 overall pick straight up. That's the first time a non-quarterback fest to top 10 picks since Randy Moss back in 2007. Their spans are buzzing because Chicago was rumored to be in the mix for Lawrence, the former all pro who wasn't happy in New York. Reports from NFL Insider Tony Pauline say the Bears were ready to offer their number 25 pick, but since he's deal was just too rich to be. This miss shot has folks rethinking the Bears draft plans. Instead of landing that instant impact guy upfront, they might pivot at number 25 to grab a promising defensive lineman like Ohio State's. Made in McDonald, or Clemson's Peter Woods to beef up the middle.

1:00Adding fuel, the Bears were also sniffing around Las Vegas Raiders star. Max Crosby this offseason, though that trade talk fizzled after a Ravens deal, fell through. Clearly, Chicago's front office is hunting big time defensive talent. With draft night looming, keep eyes on how the Bears play their cards. They're building something fierce on that line. Inner miss on the blockbusters.