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Bears made a move at the trade deadline but still have one pressing need on defense with limited options to address it

The Chicago Bears turned out to be buyers before the NFL trade deadline, but not in the way many fans expected. Regardless, the Bears went out and found some depth for the defensive front and did so in a low-cost manner with some solid upside.

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Bears place Dayo Odeyingbo on IR, announce trade for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

The Bears announced a trade for a defensive end on Tuesday while putting another one on injured reserve. Dayo Odeyingbo tore his Achilles in Chicago's Week 10 win over the Bengals and will miss the rest of the season.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 4

Bears dial it back with signing of edge rusher from the Browns

Any Bears fan told Monday that GM Ryan Poles was going to trade Tuesday for a Cleveland defensive end would have had their hair standing on end. No, it wasn't Myles Garrett.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Will DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka make impact for Bears following trade?

While the trade improves Cleveland's draft position for 2026, it still gives Chicago some edge help, even if Tryon-Shoyinka's overall body of work is not great.

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NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / November 4

Bears acquire DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in late-round pick swap with Browns

The Bears have acquired edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported. The move will see Chicago send Cleveland a 2026 sixth-round pick, while the Browns will send a 2026 seventh-round pick along with Tryon-Shoyinka in the deal to the Bears.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 4

Reports: Bears acquire DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from Browns

The Chicago Bears are acquiring defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the same draft, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 4

Chicago Bears make low-risk trade for pass rusher

The Chicago Bears needed some depth on their defensive line and on Tuesday, they went out and got it. With the NFL’s trade deadline looming at 4 p.m. ET, general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears were able to strike a deal.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 4

Bears aggressive swing for a pass rusher ends up being less aggressive than many hoped, but it gives the team exactly what it needed

All day long, the Chicago Bears have been mentioned as a potential team to watch on the trade market in hopes of landing some pass-rush depth after the loss of Dayo Odeyingbo before the trade deadline expired.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Bears acquire defensive end in trade with Browns

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears picked up an epic road win over the Cincinnati Bengals in what was a wild back and forth affair. At one point, it looked like Chicago had blown a 14-point lead late in the fourth quarter, but a late touchdown from Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland allowed the team to pull the win out of the fire.

Caleb Williams News / Windy City Gridiron / November 4

Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 9

Caleb Williams had one of the more fun game you’ll ever see from a quarterback. His final line includes 280 passing yards, 53 rushing yards, and two catches for 22 yards.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Trade: Bears Trading For Browns DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports the Bears are acquiring Browns DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds the Bears are sending a 2026 sixth-round pick for Tryon-Shoyinka and a 2026 seventh-round pick.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Bears rumors: Chicago active on pass rusher market before NFL trade deadline

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears improved to 5-3 on the 2025 NFL season with a wild road win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Initially, the Bears choked a 14-point

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Bears ‘Actively Trying’ To Add Pass Rusher Before Deadline

Jordan Schultz reports the Bears have been “actively trying” to add a pass rusher before the trade deadline. Following injuries to DE Dayo Odeyingbo and second-round DL Shemar Turner, Chicago is looking to add reinforcements to get after the quarterback.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / November 4

The Chicago Bears Desperately Need Pass Rush Help

The Chicago Bears’ defense has faced significant injuries during the 2025 season, and they dealt with another setback in Sunday’s win. The Bears lost edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo to a torn Achilles.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / November 4

Bears Edge Bengals In Thriller 47–42

The Chicago Bears escaped Cincinnati with a thrilling 47–42 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the most exciting games of the season. After last week’s struggles, the offense found its rhythm again behind the play of several breakout performers.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 4

Stock up, stock down: Bears-Bengals review

The Chicago Bears actually won a wild game that required scoring over 45 points. It’s truly a new era for the Bears. The defense is the problem, but the offense is carrying the weight.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 4

Midseason grades for Bears’ 2025 rookies: Colston Loveland, Kyle Monangai stand out

The 2025 NFL season is at its midway point (sort of). We're eight games into a 17-game season, and by now, we have a pretty good feel for the Chicago Bears' 2025 rookie class.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 4

Ben Johnson’s comments on the Bears roster show where Chicago stands hours before the NFL trade deadline, but is it just coach-speak?

We are hours away from the NFL trade deadline that officially closes later today at 4:00 pm EST and the Chicago Bears have some big decisions to make over the next few hours.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Bears’ defense takes another hit with Achilles injury. Will they make a trade?

Chicago’s wild finish in Cincinnati still hung in the air, but the glow did not last long. One day after snapping those long, ugly streaks in a 47-42 thriller, the reality of a battered front returned, and the pass rush depth took another punch.

Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 4

Rome Odunze's father isn't happy with the Bears, and here's why

Welp, this one wasn't on my bingo card for today. The Bears are 5-3 and are coming off one of the most exciting (and highly stressful) wins in recent memory.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 3

Bears promise Ben Johnson's message about win is well understood

The aftermath of a ridiculous victory for the Bears over Cincinnati was an opportunity for coach Ben Johnson to do what coaches like to do, and for players it was a chance to hear what they already knew .

Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / November 3

Chicago Bears star’s dad takes major shot at team, wants his son traded

Rome Odunze has been arguably one of the biggest pieces of the Chicago Bears offense. Despite having zero receptions during Week 9’s thriller against the Cincinnati Bengals, Odunze still leads the team in receptions, yards, and touchdowns for the Bears offense.

Dayo Odeyingbo News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo Tore His Achilles

According to Ian Rapoport, Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 9 win over the Bengals. The injury will sideline him for the rest of the season and unfortunately probably linger into next season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 3