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Trade Talks For Bears QB Tyson Bagent Heating Up at NFL Combine
The Chicago Bears are fielding calls about trading backup QB Tyson Bagent, but a deal may not make sense for either side.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The 2026 NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis, and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has confirmed that the team is receiving trade inquiries about backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. Poles is weighing the value the coaching staff places on Bagent, the cost to replace him, and what the team could get in return, as well as Bagent's own desire to compete for a starting job elsewhere. However, a trade may be difficult to finalize, as the Bears are unlikely to move Bagent for anything less than a third-round pick, while teams may only be willing to offer a fifth or sixth-rounder given Bagent's limited upside as a low-end QB1.
Why it matters
The Bears' handling of Tyson Bagent's future could have significant implications. Bagent has proven to be a capable backup, but with Caleb Williams entrenched as the starter, Bagent may want an opportunity to compete for a starting job elsewhere. The Bears must balance Bagent's value to the team against his desire for more playing time and the potential return in a trade.
The details
Bears GM Ryan Poles confirmed that the team has received calls from other teams interested in trading for Bagent. Poles is weighing several factors, including the coaching staff's assessment of Bagent, the cost to replace him, and the potential trade return, as well as Bagent's own wishes to potentially start for another team. However, the Bears are unlikely to move Bagent for anything less than a third-round pick, while teams may only be willing to offer a fifth or sixth-rounder given Bagent's perceived limited upside as a low-end QB1.
- The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in Indianapolis this week.
- Before the 2025 NFL season, the possibility of the Bears trading Tyson Bagent was raised.
The players
Ryan Poles
The general manager of the Chicago Bears.
Tyson Bagent
A three-year veteran quarterback for the Chicago Bears who has been the subject of trade rumors.
Caleb Williams
The starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears.
What they’re saying
“Ryan Poles confirmed the Bears are getting calls on Tyson Bagent. Poles is weighing what he, Ben Johnson and the locker room think of Bagent versus the return, the price to replace him and also the opportunity for Bagent to go play.”
— Mark Carman (Twitter)
What’s next
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The takeaway
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