Free agency and the draft are always the primary focus during the spring months in the NFL. The Chicago Bears are expected to be major players in both areas this season. They have the #3 overall pick in the draft and well over $50 million in salary cap space. Odds are the roster will undergo some significant upgrades before September arrives.
What many are wondering is the unpredictable third element of player acquisition: the trade market. Thus far GM Ryan Pace has made at least one or two deals during this period. He dealt Brandon Marshall to the Jets in 2015, then Jon Bostic and Martellus Bennett to the Patriots this past year. It’s quite possible he might have another move in mind.
Of course the talk has centered around New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo and the possibility of him becoming the next Bears quarterback. However, there might be another potential move to look out for. One that stays in the parameters of Pace unloading a player for more draft picks.
