Overview
- Longtime Bears reporter Brad Biggs says Chicago is seeking roughly a second-round pick or equivalent to consider moving the backup quarterback.
- GM Ryan Poles underscored the organization’s high regard for Bagent at the combine and acknowledged the club is fielding inquiries.
- Reports identify the Cardinals and Falcons among teams that asked about Bagent’s availability in Indianapolis.
- Multiple outlets report the significant asking price makes a trade this offseason unlikely unless a suitor overpays.
- The thin 2026 quarterback market boosts interest in an affordable bridge option, though Bagent’s limited résumé contrasts with his two-year, roughly $10 million deal through 2027.