Chicago Bears could be a suitable destination for a $54 million veteran from the Jacksonville Jaguars in a potential major trade
The Chicago Bears find themselves in a new situation as they look to make additions before the trade deadline. Where should they begin?
There are several positions the Bears might want to improve, including linebacker, edge rusher, and tight end. However, the most urgent issue is the offensive line as Chicago approaches the middle of the season.
Protecting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is crucial not just for this season but for the Bears’ future. They struggled with this early on but have shown improvement over the last three weeks during their winning streak.
Now, the Bears have an opportunity to strengthen their offensive line with help from the trade market. Nick Villano from FanSided mentioned Jacksonville Jaguars starting tackle Cam Robinson as a good target for the Bears.
“Robinson is a veteran and one of the few reliable options available via trade,” Villano said. “The Bears will face competition, which could raise the price, but they have valuable assets (like the Carolina Panthers’ second-round pick) that could convince the Jaguars.”
Robinson, 29, has been the Jaguars’ main left tackle since he was drafted 34th overall in 2017. He is currently in the last year of a three-year, $54 million contract, so Jacksonville would be smart to trade him and get something in return rather than lose him for nothing.
The Bears clearly need help, and they have the resources to make a big trade happen. Robinson could be the protector Williams needs to develop into a top quarterback.
Chicago Bears 2025 In-Season Mock Draft 1.0 for On SI
The perfect time for a mock draft in season is bye weekend.
Unfortunately with the Bears, it comes so early this year that it’s difficult to even conduct a full mock. The Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator doesn’t even have the capacity to conduct seven-round mock drafts at the moment, only five.
So we’ll stop at the fifth round in this mock draft.
The other problem with these is one always an issue early and that’s you can’t know where a team is picking. At this point, the Bears are in the 18th spot. That’s much better for the team’s image than to be picking in the top 10 all the time. They have to hope they’ll be picking even later by the real draft — much later.
Another major stumbling block is teams’ needs really aren’t determined at this point. You might have an idea, but it’s much more clear come December.
