Bears Scout Myles Garrett Ahead of Trade Deadline, But Team's Needs Are Too Deep.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was proactive in evaluating potential trade targets as the deadline approached. While he made a move by acquiring defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from the Browns for just a late-round pick swap, the team ultimately did not pursue several other notable players due to depth concerns on their roster.
At the top of that list is arguably the best pass rusher in the league: Myles Garrett. The 29-year-old Brown, who leads the NFL with 11 sacks this season, was reportedly one of the guys the Bears would have liked to see become available. However, when asked about the availability of various players after the deadline, Poles said "all of the guys you would imagine" - but it seems that Garrett simply wasn't on the table.
Garrett backed down from an offseason trade request and signed a massive four-year contract extension in March worth $160 million. The new deal has secured him through 2026 and is considered one of the best pass rusher deals in NFL history.
While the Bears' defense has shown signs of improvement lately, particularly after acquiring defensive end Montez Sweat earlier this season, they still have significant work to do on that side of the ball.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was proactive in evaluating potential trade targets as the deadline approached. While he made a move by acquiring defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from the Browns for just a late-round pick swap, the team ultimately did not pursue several other notable players due to depth concerns on their roster.
At the top of that list is arguably the best pass rusher in the league: Myles Garrett. The 29-year-old Brown, who leads the NFL with 11 sacks this season, was reportedly one of the guys the Bears would have liked to see become available. However, when asked about the availability of various players after the deadline, Poles said "all of the guys you would imagine" - but it seems that Garrett simply wasn't on the table.
Garrett backed down from an offseason trade request and signed a massive four-year contract extension in March worth $160 million. The new deal has secured him through 2026 and is considered one of the best pass rusher deals in NFL history.
While the Bears' defense has shown signs of improvement lately, particularly after acquiring defensive end Montez Sweat earlier this season, they still have significant work to do on that side of the ball.
...like what were they thinking? he's literally leading the league in sacks and they can't even make a move 
his new deal is insane btw, $160m for 4 years is just crazy 
but i guess it's not like it matters now, bears are stuck with their current pass rush situation 
still gotta try though, maybe they'll make some moves in the offseason 
like what were they thinking? a guy with 11 sacks already this season is a game changer for any team and the bears are like stuck in neutral defense wise lol. anyway, gotta respect garret's new deal tho, $160 million is insane 
. They were interested in him and he's like, one of the best pass rushers in the league, right? 
! They just missed out on Myles Garrett, who's literally the top pass rusher in the league 
. But noooo, Poles played it safe and stuck with what they already have. I mean, sure, they got Montez Sweat, but that's just not enough 
. It's like they're trying to put out small fires instead of dealing with the bigger blaze 
. Can't wait to see what they do in free agency! 
meanwhile i'm over here wondering why montez sweat isn't getting that much love 
still hoping they figure out their defense before the playoffs 
. chicago bears need to address their depth issues on defense, and they gotta make some real moves if they wanna compete with the rest of the league 
he just signed a huge deal and thats gonna make him super hard to trade 
for all the bears fans out there... i mean, garrett is like a game-changer on d-line and they're just gonna sit back and watch him dominate another team's offense? 
anyway, gotta wonder what could've been if garrett ends up on chicago 
. Maybe they're just not convinced that he'll fit in with the rest of the squad? Or maybe Poles was being diplomatic when he said all the good players were off the table 
You'd think he's worth exploring options to bring him in. And what's up with his contract extension? $160 million for four years? That's some next-level sauce 
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. The guy is a beast on the field and would've taken their pass rush game to the next level 
️. I mean, come on Ryan Poles, you gotta think outside the box, man! You can't just settle for decent players when you could've had a superstar 
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maybe pokes should've gone all in 
. its clear they still need to work on their defense, and now garrett's just gonna go out there and dominate some more 
. i guess thats what happens when you dont make moves during the trade deadline...