​Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat. GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a sack during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyGLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 11: Amon-Ra St Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball while being defended by Josh Sweat #10 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) GettyThe Chicago Bears had a game they would like to forget on Sunday. They walked away from their Week 5 tilt against the Green Bay Packers with a 31-7 embarrassment. However, not all is lost, as the Bears have a new trade target emerging with Josh Sweat.The day after the Arizona Cardinals traded Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans, NFL insider Jordan Schultz shed some light on other players who could be in trade discussions.“Another Cardinals name to watch is Josh Sweat,” Schultz reported on October 13th, 2026. “He requested a trade after Jonathan Gannon was fired. He doesn’t want to be in Arizona. The team is losing, and there are plenty of contenders looking for pass rush help.”“Now, Arizona keeps saying they don’t want to move him. But really, they’re waiting for an offer strong enough to change that. And that’s what happened with Marvin Harrison. I think the same thing could happen with Sweat before the deadline.”After talking to people around the NFL, I have a few more names I believe are available for trade: https://t.co/KWecTKAYPypic.twitter.com/jwAQOf8P61— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 13, 2026 The 29-year-old linebacker has seven tackles and one sack to start the 2026-27 season.Chicago Bears Could Use Help On DefenseGettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a sack during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Given how their last game against the Packers went, the Bears wouldn’t hurt by adding some defensive help. Not to mention that they are going to be without Montez Sweat for the next two games.“Bears DE Montez Sweat has been suspended the next two games without pay for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy,” Adam Schefter reported.Bears DE Montez Sweat has been suspended the next two games without pay for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. pic.twitter.com/fATeEy6bs0— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 13, 2026Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic explained what was going right before it started going wrong.“For three weeks, the Bears had the best defense in the league by several statistical measures,” Fishbain explained. “They