Chicago Bears’ superstar trade rumors could take yet another twist

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Chicago Bears’ superstar trade rumors could take yet another twist

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Matthew Schmidt | Last updated Jun 17, 2026 11:11 AM ET

Earlier in the offseason, the Chicago Bears had been tabbed as a potential trade destination for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. Crosby was then dealt to the Baltimore Ravens, but the Ravens backed out of the trade and ultimately signed Trey Hendrickson.

That re-opened the door for Crosby to be sent elsewhere, but all has been quiet on the trade front since then.

But could Crosby hit the trade block once again, and could the Bears get involved?

Hondo Carpenter of Raiders On SI didn’t go as far to name any possible landing spots, but he isn’t entirely ruling out a Crosby trade, noting that “with the interest there to the extent it is, it makes it a viable potential subject.”

Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension with Las Vegas in March 2025, a deal that runs through 2029. However, there have been rumblings that both sides may want to go in a different direction, so perhaps Chicago could make a push for the superstar pass rusher?

Chicago Bears could still trade for Maxx Crosby

Jun 3, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) speaks during a news conference during organized team activities at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The Bears didn’t seem to be overly aggressive in the Crosby sweepstakes months ago, but with the team starving for pass-rushing help even after free agency and the NFL Draft, that could change between now and Week 1.

Chicago has Montez Sweat and not a whole lot else on the edge. Dayo Odeyingbo managed just one sack in eight games last season before tearing his Achilles, and while Austin Booker managed 4.5 sacks in 10 contests, he is still largely unproven.

Enter Crosby, who racked up 73 tackles and 10 sacks in 15 games last year and has made five straight trips to the Pro Bowl. He did undergo knee surgery back in January, which was apparently what caused Baltimore to renege on the initial trade. However, Crosby expects to be ready for training camp next month.

The Bears would definitely have to part with significant draft capital to pry Crosby away from Vegas. The Ravens had sent two first-round picks to the Raiders in that aforementioned trade package, so Chicago would probably have to pay a similar price.

Would the Bears be willing to surrender such valuable assets for Crosby? Expect trade speculation to heat up in the coming weeks.

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