The Chicago Bears are four games into the 2026 season and still have plenty of in-house evaluation left to do. Plus, several key players are still working their way back into action, and those returns will help determine whether this roster is a legitimate playoff contender or even a Super Bowl contender.

If the forward progress continues and the Bears believe they’re one player away from a legit run in 2026, general manager Ryan Poles could decide to push more chips in on this season with a trade for another impact player.

A lot of Bears experts believe a big move would come on the defensive side of the ball. Even with the issues in the secondary, I think the unit will look much better later in the season once Kyler Gordon and Coby Bryant are back to stabilize the back end.

That has my eyes on the defensive line. Personally, I really like the idea of trading a mid-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers to reunite with Khalil Mack and give the defense a game-changing presence off the edge. However, more Bears fans seem interested in adding a defensive tackle than another edge rusher. Which surprises me, considering how much more depth Chicago has inside compared to off the edge. Still, it’s worth exploring an option on the interior.

Could the Chicago Bears consider making a move for DT Moro Ojomo?

The Philadelphia Eagles could be the perfect trade partner for the Bears. Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo has been held back behind Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, and those two are exactly why his future in Philadelphia is in question.

The reason the Eagles could be a perfect trade partner is because Philly just traded center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens. Many believe the Eagles are trying to expedite a small rebuild, or maybe even set itself up for a big swing, by loading up on premium draft picks. General manager Howie Roseman is no stranger to making deals at the deadline, so it makes sense to call and see who the Eagles might move next.

Ojomo is the name that stands out to me. He had a strong 2025 season with 54 pressures and six sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. He also graded out better than his higher-profile teammates.

Unfortunately for Ojomo, Philadelphia already has a ton money tied up at the position with Carter and Davis. Carter signed a four-year, $152 million extension earlier this offseason, while Davis signed a three-year, $78 million extension back in March.

The Eagles have been in this spot before where they had to part ways with a promising young defensive tackle. Two years ago, they let Milton Williams walk in free agency when he signed a deal worth $25 million per year with the New England Patriots. That worked out because Ojomo was ready to step in, and Philadelphia still landed a third-round compensatory pick. With Ojomo, I think it’d make more sense for the Eagles to cash in on picks now rather than wait.

What fair compensation looks like for the Bears

Some people believe it would take a second- or third-round pick to get a deal done. I don’t quite see that, especially with the contract Ojomo will need from his new team. He’s on a favorable deal right now, but he would basically be a one-year rental before an acquiring team decides on a multi-year extension. That matters in this conversation.

With that being said, here’s what I’d consider fair:

Bears receive: DT Moro Ojomo and the Eagles’ 2027 fourth-round pick
Eagles receive: Bears’ 2027 third-round pick

Philadelphia jumps from the fourth round into the third in 2027 and avoids paying Ojomo a big second contract. Chicago adds an impact interior defensive lineman and gets to weigh the pros and cons of handing him a long-term deal. The Bears will have a starting opportunity for Ojomo long-term by moving on from Grady Jarrett after the 2026 season, plus an abundance of cap space next year to work out an extension in the offseason.

How Ojomo fits on the Bears’ defensive line, short-term and long-term

Adding Ojomo would put him inside next to Jarrett for the rest of this season. Dayo Odeyingbo could still mix in on the interior, but the trade would free him up to move around the front. Off the edge, the Bears would still have Montez Sweat and Austin Booker. Plus, Shemar Turner should also be back soon from his ACL injury as he works his way off the PUP list.

This would be a big swing for Chicago. Ojomo is a young defensive lineman who fits the scheme well, has a track record of production, and is the kind of player the Bears like to bank on. It’s similar to Odeyingbo’s situation, where he was stuck in a rotation despite elite traits, and Chicago had an avenue to give him a full-time starting role.

The idea of trading for Jeffrey Simmons is not going to happen for the Bears. I’ve seen Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne mentioned as an option as well. However, Payne is an older player compared to Ojomo.

If the Bears are looking for a big swing on a player they can actually keep long-term, Ojomo is the guy who could help both now and in the future. The Eagles could very well offload him for immediate draft picks, and Poles should consider checking in on him before he hits free agency next offseason.