Bears Eyeing More Moves on the Trade Market

Phil Perry, the New England Patriots beat reporter for NBC Sports Boston, broke the news early Thursday that the Chicago Bears were involved in trade discussions with the Patriots for edge rusher Matthew Judon. Ultimately, the Patriots traded Judon to the Falcons on Wednesday in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. According to Perry, several teams, including the Bears, showed interest in the 32-year-old, with the Bears reportedly offering a third-round pick as well. This report suggests that the Bears are confident in their potential for success in 2024.

Ryan Poles is ready to make some noise.

Here are my key takeaways from the Bears heavy involvement in trade talks with the Patriots:

Ryan Poles is clearly in "win now" mode and believes the team has a strong chance of making the playoffs.

The Patriots decision to choose the Falcons third-round pick suggests that teams hold the Bears in high regard. It implies that the Patriots see Chicago as the better team compared to Atlanta, which is impressive considering the Falcons offseason roster improvements.

Poles likely has a backup plan and is eyeing additional moves in the trade market. It seems likely that he has edge rusher as the primary target in mind, and it's only a matter of time before he makes another move.