Bears aggressively pursuing pass rush help via trade

After missing out on Vita Vea, Bears re-emerged as trade suitors for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (high asking price: first-round pick plus $106M extension). A new alternative emerged: Cardinals DE Josh Sweat requested a trade and is a cheaper option. The Bengals preseason game exposed the lack of pass rush depth, as the starting defense struggled against backups even with blitzes, increasing urgency. Defense criticized as 'minions' not 'monsters'.