"Because not only does Chicago-based analyst Dan Durkin relay words from long-time ESPN and NFL voice Rich Eisen about the Bears meeting the Las Vegas' Raiders asking price of two first-round picks to acquire star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, The Athletic's Ted Nguyen chimes in with a quote tweet adding context by saying Chicago was "close" to a deal the day before the Baltimore Ravens ultimately pushed their deal across the finishing line."
"Because while there had been ample chatter about Chicago's football team showing interest in trading for Crosby, Baltimore's first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was significantly more valuable than the one the Bears currently possess. And with the Ravens being 11 picks higher than where the Bears are picking at No. 25, it is likely Chicago's front office would've needed to add more to make it happen."
The Chicago Bears nearly acquired star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders but missed the opportunity when the Baltimore Ravens completed the trade. The Bears were reportedly close to meeting the Raiders' asking price of two first-round picks, but Baltimore's deal prevailed the day before. The Ravens' first-round pick was significantly more valuable than Chicago's, as Baltimore was picking 11 spots higher at No. 14 compared to the Bears' No. 25 selection. This likely meant the Bears would have needed to add additional assets to match Baltimore's offer, making the deal prohibitively expensive. Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher, joined the Ravens as a contending team, leaving Chicago to pursue alternative pass rush options.
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