Bears Trade for Bengals' Sack Leader Hendrickson

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions are both eyeing potential trades for defensive stars following recent requests from Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett to be traded. The Bears, who finished 5-12, are considered a strong candidate to pursue Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, with proposals suggesting they might need to part with multiple high draft picks, including two first-rounders. Meanwhile, the Lions are also looking to bolster their defensive line by potentially acquiring Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, who led the league with 17.5 sacks last season. Analysts recommend that both teams should leverage their draft capital to secure top-tier pass rushers, as improvements in this area are critical for their defensive strategies. The Bears, with new head coach Ben Johnson, are particularly focused on enhancing both their offensive line and defensive talent through trades. While the Browns have maintained they will not honor Garrett's trade request readily, the dynamic nature of player empowerment in the NFL could lead to significant moves in the offseason.