Bears Eye Thibodeaux Trade for Pass Rush Boost

0:00It's March 21st for the NFL, let's get into it, follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Chicago Bears keep hunting for top pass Russia this off season, and a fresh trade rumor points to New York Giants' edge defender, Kavon Tibido. As a prime target, sports illustrated floated the idea in a list of dream deals, noting how he could boost Chicago's defense right away, the former fifth overall pick from the 2022 draft brings speed and bend that the Bears desperately need. Over in New York, the Giants loaded up their front with Brian Burns and Ricky Abdul Carter, which might squeeze Tibido out of key snaps despite his talent. Bears' general manager Ryan Poles passed on a big swing for Max Crosby earlier, leaving the edge spot as their main weakness without a star player. Fans and analysts see Tibido as a perfect fit next to Montez's sweat, creating real pressure and passing downs. At 24 years old, he's still on his rookie deal after a career best 11.5 sacks in 2023,

1:00though he's only added 8 more over his last 22 games combined. Any deal might hinge on a new contract extension, which could complicate things for both sides. Still, it matches Poles' smarter approach of chasing high upside players on the cheap, while building around young quarterback Caleb Williams. Grabbing Tibido signals the Bears think they're ready to contend now, letting them shift draft picks to other needs like the offensive line and secondary as they push for playoffs.