Fansided · Oct 2, 2025
Trade proposal has Bears going all-in to fix their biggest defensive issue
Sometimes bold moves are required, and the Bears theoretically have one the table to fix their No. 1 issue defensively.
Michael Reaves/GettyImagesSome long runs they've allowed have skewed things, but the Chicago Bears' league-worst run defense, by yards allowed (164.5) and yards per carry allowed (6.1, tied for worst), has been awful anyway you look at it.
The expected returns to health of linebacker T.J. Edwards and cornerback Kyle Gordon, as well as possibly defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, after the bye week, should help improve the situation. However, Jarrett has not been as impactful as was hoped for in the three games he has played this season.
