Reports: Chicago Bears make blockbuster move involving Khalil Mack
The rebuild is on in Chicago.
The Bears are sending pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2023 second-round draft pick and a 2024 sixth-round pick, according to multiple reports. Los Angeles is also taking on Mack’s entire contract — three years at $63.9 million — according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
That means Mack is heading to the AFC West to partner up with former Ohio State star Joey Bosa, which gives Brandon Staley an impressive one-two punch on defense.
In fact, it’s a nice reunion for Staley. He worked with Mack in Chicago in 2018 under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and helped the Bears become one of the best defenses in the NFL. Now getting ready for his second year as Chargers head coach, he’s getting Mack back as the AFC West continues to evolve.
Mack is a six-time Pro Bowler in his career, which started with the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders traded him to Chicago in 2018, where he battled injuries and made Pro Bowl appearances from 2018-20. He missed out on the game this year after an injury ended his season.
For Chicago, this is the first big move of new general manager Ryan Poles’ tenure. He’s taking over for Ryan Pace, who traded for Mack in the first place, as a first-time GM in Chicago. The trade also nets the Bears another pick in this year’s NFL Draft, bringing their total to six picks. As they try to build the team around Justin Fields, Chicago might not be done dealing just yet.
Mack is just the latest star to head to the AFC West after the Seattle Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos earlier this week. The Mack trade adds to the arms race in the division.
Seattle Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson in blockbuster deal
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Seattle Seahawks will be sending quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. One of the blockbuster moves of the NFL offseason thus far, Wilson will be heading into one of the best divisions in football, the AFC West.
Schefter is also reporting that the trade is pending a physical and approval from Wilson.
Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network had details as to what Denver will be sending Seattle’s way. A lot of draft picks will be heading to the Pacific Northwest, with players potentially being involved as well.
“The Seahawks and Broncos have agreed in principle on a trade sending nine-time Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson to Denver for a massive haul, including multiple first-round draft picks, plus additional picks and players, per sources,” Pelissero said.
Denver quarterback Drew Lock is part of the deal as well according to Pelissero. He will be heading up to Seattle, entering the final season of his rookie contract.