{"id":739134,"date":"2026-04-19T17:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/739134\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T17:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:33:17","slug":"bleacher-report-predicts-this-massive-chicago-bears-trade-before-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/739134\/","title":{"rendered":"Bleacher Report predicts this massive Chicago Bears trade before NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Bears have been aggressive in adding talent throughout the last few offseasons. With a young core of their roster, adding veterans is a bit easier to do. The team still has some holes as we approach the NFL Draft, but there are still some trades they can do to get better. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what one outlet believes the Bears could do to improve their roster in the trade market.<\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Bears trade for Dexter Lawrence in Bleacher Report\u2019s potential trades article<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-158829\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20508%20600'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Dexter Lawrence, Chicago Bears\" width=\"508\" height=\"600\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dexter-Lawrence-scaled-e1775653051316-508x600.jpg\"\/>Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Bleacher Report\u2019s Kristopher Knox wrote an article highlighting some <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25416796-biggest-potential-nfl-trades-could-still-happen-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">possible trades that still may happen<\/a>. Chicago is listed here as a possible suitor to make a deal with the New York Giants. The trade suggested sees the Bears trade away their 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 conditional third-round pick to the Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence. Below is the reasoning they provide for this possible trade:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe Giants may not be actively shopping defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence either, but the three-time Pro Bowler is looking to be moved\u2026 If the Giants make Lawrence available at a reasonable price point, the Chicago Bears should be inclined to pounce. Chicago emerge as a legitimate contender this past season, but its defense needs improvement. Adding Lawrence could help Chicago bolster a run defense that ranked 29th in yards per carry allowed and a pass rush that generated only 35 combined sacks.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-bears-dexter-lawrence-trade-nfl-rumors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lawrence<\/a> is coming off a down season where he finished with 31 total tackles (14 solo, 17 assisted) with 0.5 sacks, four pass deflections, and an interception. A trade may involve a new contract as well, so this would be a good change of scenery for the 28-year-old. Lawrence would be a welcome addition to the interior defensive line of the Bears, adding a legitimate force to battle with the opposing interior offensive line.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago giving up one pick in this month\u2019s draft and a conditional pick in the 2027 draft would be a massive win for the front office. The contract situation would be a bit tricky, but this would be a great move for the Bears if they can make it at this point.<\/p>\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Chicago Bears receive bad news after major NFL trade\" class=\"post-image\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USATSI_19252988_168419782_lowres-scaled-e1773591526733.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                        Chicago Bears receive bad news after major NFL trade<br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-bears-receive-bad-news-after-nfl-trade-dexter-lawrence\/\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\tFor More Great Chicago Sports Content<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLGY9QowgMXbAg?hl=en-US&amp;gl=US&amp;ceid=US%3Aen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"349\" height=\"108\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20349%20108'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-10.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get the latest Chicago sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and more! 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