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The Bears just finished their bye week and are heading into a big Week 8 showdown against the Washington Commanders. But there’s another big date coming up: the November 5 trade deadline, and it appears Chicago is looking to move four veterans who have fallen down the depth chart.
Here’s a look at the latest and most relevant Bears stories for the morning of Wednesday, October 23:
The Bears could look to move these 4 players before the trade deadline
The NFL trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and we’ve already seen several big names move as teams look to bolster their rosters for a playoff push. For once, the Chicago Bear are one of those teams, as they sit 4-2 in a competitive NFC North. But that doesn’t mean they won’t look to sell off some players. According to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Bears are willing to trade at least four veterans who have fallen down the depth chart.
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Bears vs Commanders: 3 keys to Chicago’s defense in Week 8
Chicago travels to Washington to take on the 5-2 Commanders this week, and the game had all the makings of a classic. It was billed as the first matchup between No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels, who has proven to be a devastating player in his own right. Daniels’ status for Week 8 is murky, but that’s no excuse for the Bears to take their opponent lightly. Washington’s offense still has several explosive players who can run up the score quickly, so it’s important for the defense to get back into shape midway through the season so they can give their team a chance to win.
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Questions for every Bears position group after bye week
This team has been successful in all three phases, from its recent offensive explosion to the defense playing opportunistic football and special teams that don’t miss a beat, even when adversity hits. Yet, despite all the good vibes surrounding the Bears, there are plenty of questions that need to be answered upon their return to action. Here’s a question for each position group as the Bears prepare for their final 11 games for the 2024 season.
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This article was originally published on Bears Wire: Bear Necessities: Chicago Trade Rumors Ahead of Deadline
