Bears get great news on Tremaine Edmunds trade market from ESPN insider

Mar 2, 2026 - 00:00

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The Chicago Bears are coming off a great 2025 season. But with some tighter cap space, the Bears will need to move on from some veterans. Cole Kmet is one such trade option, but another player is a much more interesting trade chip.

That player is veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. The Bears granted him and his agent permission to seek a trade, but with the Bears expected to cut him if needed, there's a chance that the Bears don't find a trade partner for Edmunds.

However, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Bears might actually be able to find a trade for Edmunds, as the 27-year-old linebacker has a "decent" chance of being dealt this offseason.

Bears get good news on Tremaine Edmunds trade market

"One player who has strong trade value and a decent chance to be dealt is Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds," Fowler writes. "The Titans, Raiders, and Giants are among teams interested in high-end linebackers, and they like Edmunds, who's only 27 despite eight years in the league."

While the Bears easily could've released Edmunds and a team that's interested could sign him to a veteran minimum contract, thanks to strong interest, the Bears might be able to land a return for a player they otherwise would've cut.

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Edmunds will be 28 years old in 2026 and will be in his ninth NFL season. He's started 119 games the last eight years, recording 14 interceptions (one pick-six), 59 passes defended, four forced fumbles, 8.5 sacks, 900 tackles, 43 tackles for loss, and 24 QB hits.

The two-time Pro Bowler is a great linebacker still, but the Bears are looking to save some money. Edmunds' departure would bring $15 million in savings, making his release or trade a very likely outcome.

This report from Fowler is great news, as if the Bears can add any value in return for Edmunds in a trade, it would be a massive win.