NFL Trade Rumors: Chicago Bears linked to $100M Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl CB amid defensive concerns

The Chicago Bears recorded a pretty strong performance in the last season under new head coach, Ben Johnson. With 11 wins and just 6 losses, the Chicago Bears won the NFC North but witnessed a brutal loss against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round.

While the Chicago Bears’ 2025 performance recorded a significant improvement since the 2024 season, it seems the team is working hard on its roster for the new season.

Chicago Bears tipped to acquire Cleveland Browns’ star player, Denzel Ward, ahead of the new season

Amid signing Cam Lewis and Coby Bryant, FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano has suggested that the Chicago Bears could look into acquiring the Cleveland Browns’ cornerback, Denzel Ward.


FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano noted in a recent report, “They need help all over their defense…but upgrading at cornerback might be their biggest priority.”

FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano added, “Ward is a five-time Pro Bowler who is still only 29, and the Browns would be smart to dump the remaining two years on his contract to free up some salary cap space.”

FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano continued, “Ward could either be the Bears’ third corner or step in for the erratic Tyrique Stevenson. It would also free up the Bears to target a defensive lineman early in the draft. And with two second-round picks, they’ve got the Day 2 ammunition to get him.”

However, the Chicago Bears have maintained their fair share of distance from responding to the speculations about the Cleveland Browns’ star player, Denzel Ward.

The Cleveland Browns’ star player, Denzel Ward, has been a force to be reckoned with on the field.

In the last few seasons, Denzel Ward has been consecutively named to the Pro Bowl in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

With this, Denzel Ward has been selected to 5 Pro Bowls in his career and has dominated the field with his impressive performance.

While Denzel Ward battled a neck injury in the last season, the Cleveland Browns’ star player ended up recording 39 total tackles (29 solo), nine passes defensed, and one interception across 15 regular season games he played in.

Despite his strong performance in the last season, Denzel Ward’s performance did decline since the 2024 season, when he recorded 49 combined tackles (41 solo), a career-high 19 pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery across 16 games.

For now, all eyes are on how Denzel Ward performs in the next season as rival teams continue to target him.




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