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Bears Trade Targets to Watch in Week 8 (Because We Don’t Have A Game to Watch ‘Til Monday)

The Chicago Bears have already made one splashy move ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline. So how about seconds? Before piecing together this week’s post, I looked at what I did last week for inspiration. And hey, you can’t…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Bleacher Nation highlights potential Chicago Bears trade targets playing across Week 8 NFL matchups.
The analysis follows Chicago's recent trade acquisition of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans.
Potential targets examined include Khalil Mack, Nolan Smith, Alex Highsmith, Dorance Armstrong Jr., and Grover Stewart.

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Bleacher Nation analyzes potential Week 8 NFL games featuring prospective trade targets for the Chicago Bears following their acquisition of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The piece identifies several players across Sunday's slate, highlighting potential fits at edge rusher, interior defensive line, and safety ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.

Key targets highlighted include Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack, Steelers edge Alex Highsmith, and Eagles edge Nolan Smith. The article notes that while the Chargers are reportedly reluctant to engage in discussions for Mack, other targets such as impending free agent Dorance Armstrong Jr. of the Commanders remain potential options.

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Bears Trade Targets to Watch in Week 8 (Because We Don’t Have A Game to Watch ‘Til Monday)

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