Bears trade idea sends $21 million pass rusher to Chicago

The Chicago Bears are looking forward to the 2025 season after finishing last year with a 5-12 record.

Chicago made a significant move this offseason by hiring new head coach Ben Johnson, and the team might not be done making moves just yet.

With about a month to go before training camp, the Bears could still be looking to upgrade their roster. Pete Martuneac from the Chicago Bears on SI thinks the team should trade for Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.

"He may be on the wrong side of 30, but Hendrickson is coming off back-to-back seasons of 17 or more sacks," Martuneac wrote. "That kind of production can't be ignored and would provide a mammoth shot in the arm for Chicago's pass rush unit. This could be a potentially difficult trade to pull off since Hendrickson is looking for a big payday and Chicago is light on salary cap space, but pairing Hendrickson with Montez Sweat would give Chicago its most fearsome defensive line since 2018."

Hendrickson is owed $21 million this year but will be a free agent at season's end.

The 30-year-old pass rusher is seeking a new contract, and the Bengals have shown no signs of wanting to reach a deal, which is why Hendrickson has been linked to trade rumors over the last few months.

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The Bears should assess what it will take to trade for Hendrickson, as he could provide the defense with the boost it needs to reach the next level.

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