Survey Update — October 27, 2026

DeForest Buckner was included as a potential trade target when this survey launched. Following his reported trade to the San Francisco 49ers, he was removed from the active survey. Votes submitted before his removal remain included in these results.

2026 Trade Deadline Targets

If the Bears could acquire just ONE player before the trade deadline, who would you most want them to target?

Maxx Crosby (EDGE – Raiders) 28%
Khalil Mack (EDGE – Chargers) 25%
Jeffery Simmons (DT – Titans) 13%
DeForest Buckner (DT – Colts) 9%
Tuli Tuipulotu (EDGE – Chargers) 6%
Riq Woolen (CB – Eagles) 6%
Chase Young (EDGE – Saints) 3%
Vita Vea (DT – Buccaneers) 3%
Nahshon Wright (CB – Jets) 3%
The Bears shouldn't make a trade 3%
Show all options
Josh Sweat (EDGE – Cardinals) 0%
Will McDonald IV (EDGE – Jets) 0%
Yaya Diaby (EDGE – Buccaneers) 0%
Nolan Smith (EDGE – Eagles) 0%
Daron Payne (DT – Commanders) 0%
Zach Sieler (DT – Dolphins) 0%
Moro Ojomo (DT – Eagles) 0%
Budda Baker (S – Cardinals) 0%
Amani Hooker (S – Titans) 0%
Dallas Goedert (TE – Eagles) 0%
Mo Alie-Cox (TE – Colts) 0%
Tony Pollard (RB – Titans) 0%
Other (Please specify) 0%
32 respondents answered this question

Which players would you like the Bears to pursue before the trade deadline? (Select up to 3 players)

Percent of respondents who selected each option. Totals may exceed 100%.
Khalil Mack (EDGE – Chargers) 75%
Maxx Crosby (EDGE – Raiders) 41%
DeForest Buckner (DT – Colts) 31%
Josh Sweat (EDGE – Cardinals) 28%
Jeffery Simmons (DT – Titans) 28%
Riq Woolen (CB – Eagles) 22%
Will McDonald IV (EDGE – Jets) 13%
Nahshon Wright (CB – Jets) 13%
Tuli Tuipulotu (EDGE – Chargers) 9%
Chase Young (EDGE – Saints) 9%
Vita Vea (DT – Buccaneers) 9%
Moro Ojomo (DT – Eagles) 6%
Budda Baker (S – Cardinals) 6%
Amani Hooker (S – Titans) 3%
Dallas Goedert (TE – Eagles) 3%
Show all options
Yaya Diaby (EDGE – Buccaneers) 0%
Nolan Smith (EDGE – Eagles) 0%
Daron Payne (DT – Commanders) 0%
Zach Sieler (DT – Dolphins 0%
Mo Alie-Cox (TE – Colts) 0%
Tony Pollard (RB – Titans) 0%
Other (Please specify) 0%
32 respondents answered this question

Which player, if any, do you think the Bears are most likely to acquire before the trade deadline?

Khalil Mack (EDGE – Chargers) 72%
Nahshon Wright (CB – Jets) 9%
DeForest Buckner (DT – Colts) 6%
Josh Sweat (EDGE – Cardinals) 3%
Moro Ojomo (DT – Eagles) 3%
Riq Woolen (CB – Eagles) 3%
The Bears won't make a trade 3%
Show all options
Tuli Tuipulotu (EDGE – Chargers) 0%
Will McDonald IV (EDGE – Jets) 0%
Chase Young (EDGE – Saints) 0%
Yaya Diaby (EDGE – Buccaneers) 0%
Nolan Smith (EDGE – Eagles) 0%
Maxx Crosby (EDGE – Raiders) 0%
Jeffery Simmons (DT – Titans) 0%
Daron Payne (DT – Commanders) 0%
Zach Sieler (DT – Dolphins) 0%
Vita Vea (DT – Buccaneers) 0%
Budda Baker (S – Cardinals) 0%
Amani Hooker (S – Titans) 0%
Dallas Goedert (TE – Eagles) 0%
Mo Alie-Cox (TE – Colts) 0%
Tony Pollard (RB – Titans) 0%
Other (Please specify) 0%
32 respondents answered this question