NFL Trade Rumors

Bears The Bears took a big step forward after trading for LB Montez Sweat, who helped the team to a 5-4 record and racked up six sacks in Chicago, knows he will be taking on a larger role in the team’s defense.  “Yeah, that’s natural,” Sweat said, via the team’s website. “It comes with the territory. I take it all wholeheartedly. It’s definitely a bigger … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Jordan Love, Montez Sweat, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Despite a delay, the Bears have finally come to terms on a deal with first-round QB Caleb Williams. Chicago GM Ryan Poles wasn’t surprised by anything about how the negotiations turned out.  “I’m not going to get into the negotiation and what’s asked/what’s not asked. Just for general knowledge, it’s very common for different things to be asked for in the very beginnings … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Kirk Cousins, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Chicago added first-round WR Rome Odunze to pair with first-round QB Caleb Williams as offensive staples for the future. Bears HC Matt Eberflus outlined Odzune’s mental preparation which bodes well for success.  “He likes to actually go on the field and recite the play and put himself in the position and the motion and the route as part of his conditioning,” Eberflus … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, T.J. Hockenson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears placed TE Gerald Everett on the active/non-football injury list Bears activated DE Jamree Kromah from the PUP list Commanders Commanders placed DT Jer’Zhan Newton on the active/non-football injury list Packers Packers waived WR Alex McGough from the PUP list Packers signed WRs Rory Starkey and Jalen Wayne. Panthers Panthers placed RB Jonathan Brooks on the … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Friday 7/19

Bears Bears DE Montez Sweat recalled failing a drug test with Michigan State which led him to Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi before landing with Mississippi State.  “Everybody doesn’t get a second chance,” Sweat said, via Dan Pompei of The Athletic. “That was my second chance, and I had to take advantage of it.” Sweat he was in “disbelief” after being traded … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Montez Sweat, Josh Jacobs, Bears, Packers, Vikings