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How The Chicago Bears Could Rebuild Their Defense In 2027

The Chicago Bears can’t do much about their defense this season. Barring a massive trade next month, they’re stuck with the personnel they have. However, that changes in a big way next spring. It will mark the first time that…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:07 PM
How The Chicago Bears Could Rebuild Their Defense In 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Erik Lambert outlines a proposed 2027 offseason blueprint to rebuild the Chicago Bears' defense.
  • The plan suggests trading Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat while cutting Grady Jarrett, T.J. Edwards, and Neville Gallimore.
  • Lambert proposes trading for Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and signing free agents Moro Ojomo and Tavius Robinson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Erik Lambert outlines a hypothetical offseason blueprint for Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to overhaul their defense in 2027. The proposal begins with freeing over $62 million in cap space by trading Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat for draft picks, alongside releasing veterans Grady Jarrett, T.J. Edwards, and Neville Gallimore.

Lambert suggests using those freed resources to acquire linebacker Nick Bolton from Kansas City via trade and signing free agents Moro Ojomo and Tavius Robinson. Additionally, Lambert proposes targeting collegiate prospects Damon Wilson II, Zabien Brown, and A.J. Holmes Jr. during the early rounds of the draft.

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