Bears seek cornerback help before Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline
The gist
The 7-2 Chicago Bears are pursuing a cornerback ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, insiders say.
A late secondary upgrade could shape Chicago's playoff push after losing tight end Cole Kmet.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the Bears were connected to three Pro Bowlers — Colts DL DeForest Buckner, Cardinals edge Josh Sweat and Chargers edge Khalil Mack — ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.
- Nov 4, 2026ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler reported the Bears, along with the Lions, were poking around on potentially available cornerbacks even after the Jeffery Simmons trade.
- Nov 4, 2026Fowler floated Eagles CB Riq Woolen, possibly for a Day 3 pick, and Commanders CB Mike Sainristil as options, saying he doesn't get the sense Washington plans to trade Sainristil.
Key terms
- cornerback
- A defensive back in gridiron football who covers receivers and defends against passes and runs.
- Day 3 pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
Source: Wikipedia