Bears Viewed as Potential Suitor for Browns' Myles Garrett

Chicago could make a push for the star pass rusher despite the high cost.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:26pm

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The Chicago Bears have been linked to a potential trade for Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, despite the high asking price that would likely include at least two first-round draft picks. While an unlikely move on the surface, the Bears' reported interest in other top pass rushers like Maxx Crosby suggests they may be willing to be aggressive in upgrading their defensive front.

Why it matters

The Bears had one of the better defenses in the NFL last season, but their pass rush was identified as a potential weakness. Adding an elite talent like Garrett could take their defense to another level and make them a true Super Bowl contender in the NFC.

The details

According to reports, the Browns would likely demand at least two first-round picks in exchange for Garrett, who is one of the most dominant defensive players in the league. The Bears have shown a willingness to be aggressive in improving their roster, so they could be willing to pay that steep price to land a game-changing pass rusher.

  • The Bears were reportedly interested in trading for Maxx Crosby before he was dealt to the Ravens.

The players

Myles Garrett

A star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns who is one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL.

Maxx Crosby

A defensive end who was reportedly a trade target for the Bears before being dealt to the Baltimore Ravens.

Gary Davenport

A writer for Bleacher Report who linked the Bears to a potential trade for Myles Garrett.

Richard Louis

A writer for Da Windy City who noted the Bears' pass rush as a potential weakness last season.

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What they’re saying

“Given that the Chicago Bears were reportedly interested in dealing for Maxx Crosby before he was traded (and then un-traded) to the Baltimore Ravens, it makes sense that the team would kick the tires on a Garrett trade as well.”

— Gary Davenport, Bleacher Report Writer

“As good as the Bears were a year ago, the pass-rush was a weakness.”

— Richard Louis, Da Windy City Writer

What’s next

The Bears will need to determine if they are willing to pay the steep price of at least two first-round picks to acquire Myles Garrett from the Browns.

The takeaway

The Bears' reported interest in elite pass rushers like Garrett and Crosby shows they are willing to be aggressive in upgrading their defense, which could make them a true Super Bowl contender if they are able to land a game-changing talent like Garrett.