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Why Maxwell Hairston Is The Exact Trade Gamble The Bears Should Pursue

The Chicago Bears know their defense is in a tough spot. Their secondary showed glaring weaknesses against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. Jaylon Johnson looks like a shell of himself, and Tyrique Stevenson remains as inconsistent as ever. Now…

By Erik Lambert · Sports Mockery

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:15 PM

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Erik Lambert argues the Chicago Bears should pursue a trade for Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston.
Hairston has seen his defensive snaps decrease recently in Buffalo, playing just 15 snaps against the Rams.
Lambert suggests Hairston could potentially be acquired for a fourth- or fifth-round draft pick.

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Erik Lambert of Sports Mockery argues that the Chicago Bears should target Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston via trade. Following defensive struggles against the Green Bay Packers, a suspension for Montez Sweat, and an injury to Dayo Odeyingbo, the writer contends that Chicago urgently needs defensive reinforcement.

Hairston, drafted 30th overall in 2024, has recently seen reduced snaps behind Christian Benford and Davison Igbinosun. Lambert believes Hairston's speed suits defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme and suggests Chicago could acquire him for a mid-round draft pick.

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Why Maxwell Hairston Is The Exact Trade Gamble The Bears Should Pursue

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