Trade Rumors and Fallout From Colts Deals, Why Chicago Needs Help on the DL, More From Sweat, and Other Bears Bullets

Bleacher Nation's Luis C. Medina argues that the Chicago Bears should target defensive line help ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline. The team recently welcomed back defensive lineman Montez Sweat to practice following a two-game suspension. Speaking about his return, Sweat expressed remorse to his teammates and coaches for letting them down and indicated his focus is on moving forward.

Medina notes that backup Austin Booker recorded no sacks, tackles for loss, or quarterback hits across 82 snaps during Sweat's absence. The article also examines recent NFL trade activity, noting that the Seattle Seahawks acquired guard Quenton Nelson and the San Francisco 49ers added interior defensive lineman DeForest Buckner.