Tuesday morning began what was going to be a huge day for the NFL. The Chicago Bears were sure to get in on the action as the NFL trade deadline passes Tuesday afternoon, and that's exactly what they did to kick off the morning.
General manager Ryan Poles made a trade which every fan had seen coming for weeks now. The Bears dealt running back Khalil Herbert to the CIncinnati Bengals for a 2025 seventh-round pick. That move came on the heels of Cincinnati seeing Zack Moss suffer a serious neck injury, and now gives them much-needed depth alongside Chase Brown.
As for the Bears, it was expected and, as upset as some fans might be for only a seventh-round pick in exchange, that's all the team was going to get. Herbert was in the final year of his contract and the Bears had no plans for him in their future. The league knew that. So, getting what they could made sense at this point.
But, beyond the Herbert trade, will the Bears make any more moves?
Should the Bears be sellers? Should they be buyers? That's a tough question to answer with the current state of the franchise and questions in regards to the coaching staff. But, one deal seems far too imminent for the Bears not to make.
After trading Khalil Herbert, the Bears must trade Nate Davis
Since the summer, it's seemed apparent that guard Nate Davis was inching closer and closer to his way off the roster in some fashion. From questions about whether or not he doesn't enjoy practicing (and couldn't get on the practice field, in the first place, for that matter) to his inconsistent performance when actually getting into the action, Davis has worn out his welcome in Chicago.
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In a league where offensive line injuries have ravaged some teams, Davis' starting experience should play a serious factor in the Bears' ability to trade him. Whether or not he's had a positive experience in Chicago might end up being irrelevant for a team in desperation for an interior lineman.
Getting Davis out of Chicago and off the books would be a win, in and of itself, as the Bears would clear a $11.5 million cap hit for 2025. For a guy they don't plan to utilize, that's a huge win.
But, getting a draft pick in exchange for Davis along with the cap savings? Things couldn't get a whole lot better in this situation.
Davis' trade value likely isn't too high and could be slightly higher than what they got for Herbert. But, adding draft capital and enjoying some cap savings is a positive, in the end. Look for the Bears to make this move in the coming hours.