Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle

The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles will have some decisions to make leading up to the November 10 NFL trade deadline.Over the years, Poles has had a very aggressive approach to building the Bears’ roster. He has cooled off a bit over the last year, but Chicago is not far away from being a Super Bowl favorite in the NFC.Ahead of this year’s trade deadline, quite a few moves have already been made. Among the highlight trades have been Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys, Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, DeForrest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, and Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans. Could the Bears get involved in the near future?That is the question fans want the answer to. Unfortunately, there have been no concrete reports about Chicago aggressive pursuing trades.Oct 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson against the New York Jets at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesChicago Bears Connected to Potential Trade for Big Defensive TackleThe Athletic recently released a 50-player trade candidate big board. One defensive tackle to watch could be Indianapolis Colts veteran Grover Stewart.Stewart was listed as a potential target for the Bears, along with a handful of other teams. Those teams were the Minnesota Vikings, 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Giants.“Stewart is in the final year of a three-year extension he signed in 2024, joining Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner as Colts veterans on expiring contracts. Stewart has played all 10 of his NFL seasons with the Colts,” they wrote.“He struggled in the season opener against the Ravens, including a missed tackle on a touchdown run. But Stewart bounced back and played consistently against the run over the next five weeks. He is a stout and experienced nose tackle. Stewart also finished with at least 15 pressures in six straight seasons from 2019 to 2025.”This list was published before the Colts traded Nelson and Buckner. Clearly, Indianapolis has decided to go into sell mode, which further suggests that Stewart will likely be available.So far this season with the Colts, Stewart has played in all seven games. He has racked up 22 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and a defended pass. Last season in 17 games played, the 33-year-old tackle racked up 55 tackles, 0.5 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and four defended passes.Only time will tell whether or not the Bears show interest in Stewart. But, he’s a name worth keeping an eye on as the trade deadline continues approaching.More NFL NewsEagles’ Zack Baun Reportedly Drawing Interest from NFC ContenderPackers Reportedly Showed Interest in Blockbuster TradePackers Urged to Consider Surprising Wide Receiver Move49ers Linked to Trade Deadline Move That Would Shake Up OffenseVikings Linked to Potential Sleeper Running Back TradeThe post Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.