Overview
- Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay this week outlined hypothetical trades, including sending Garrett to Philadelphia for first‑round picks in 2026, 2027 and 2029.
- Kay’s Chicago concept would cost the Bears 2026 first‑ and second‑rounders plus 2027 first‑ and fourth‑rounders, with new coverage casting Chicago as a prominent speculative suitor.
- Cleveland has rebuffed interest to date, with Adam Schefter reporting the Browns shut down an aggressive Bears inquiry before the 2025 trade deadline.
- Garrett’s four‑year, $160 million extension through 2030 carries a no‑trade clause and significant guarantees, meaning any move would require his consent and creative cap maneuvering.
- Renewed chatter reflects his elite 2025 form — about 15 sacks in 10 games — and also mentions Detroit and New England in theoretical packages, while reports of a three‑firsts Eagles push have been disputed.