Bears Could Strike Deal for Ravens First-Round Pass Rusher
The Bears are looking to add another pass rusher, and a trade for a former first-round pick could be the solution.
The Chicago Bears are not hiding their intentions this offseason. They will do whatever it takes to find talent to add in the trenches, whether it’s via trade or through free agency. Despite signing Colts’ pass rusher Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year, $48 million deal, the Bears are still searching for another talented pass rusher. Most people would assume they could just wait until the draft to acquire one, but then again, the Bears did trade for two starting guards before the start of free agency. Pro Football Focus (PFF) highlighted Ravens’ edge rusher Odafe Oweh as the team’s top trade asset, and the Bears could pursue a trade for the former first-round pick.
Bears Could Pursue a Trade for Odafe Oweh
According to PFF, the Ravens have several key players entering contract years, including veteran names like Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, and Kyle Van Noy. However, Oweh stands out as a possible trade piece:
“The former first-round pick has notched 109 pressures over the past two seasons on a 77.9 PFF pass-rushing grade, which ranks 21st among qualified edge defenders. While Oweh has been above average as both a pass rusher and a run defender, his play might not warrant a lucrative extension. The Ravens could face a crossroads with the 26-year-old heading into the draft.”
Oweh is coming off a strong 2024 season, tallying ten sacks, 39 tackles, and a forced fumble. If Baltimore isn’t planning to extend him, trading him now would prevent losing him for less down the road.
