Bears Trade Up for Texas CB Malik Muhammad

0:00On April 25, Chicago Bears just pulled off their first trade-up in the 2026 NFL draft, jumping five spots in the fourth round by, dealing with the Carolina Panthers. They snagged the 124th overall pick to grab Texas Cornerback Malik Mohamed, a move by GM Ryan Poles, to beef up the secondary. Early. In the swap, Bears sent their 129th and 144th picks to Carolina, grabbing that 124th plus. The 166th in the fifth round, smart maneuvering to lock in a guy they really wanted without giving up too much. Fans are buzzing about Mohamed's ball skills and speed from Texas, seeing him as a perfect fit to pair with their existing corners. This trade highlights Poles getting aggressive after a quiet start, aiming to build depth without burning future assets. Now Bears' draft board looks stacked, first round at 25, with safety Dylan Thineman, second at 57th Grabbing Center Logan Jones, third round picks 69th for Titan Sam Roush and 89th

1:03for Whiteout Xavier Thomas, fourth now, 124th from Carolina, fifth at 166th and seventh rounders, 239th from Philly plus 241th. With no sixth rounder, Bears are said to compete strong down the stretch, keeping eyes on how Mohamed pans out in Chicago's rebuild. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.