With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, the Chicago Bears possess only four picks, including the top overall selection for quarterback Caleb Williams. However, the Bears’ second pick, at No. 9 overall, remains uncertain. NFL insider Albert Breer suggests that general manager Ryan Poles is likely to trade down from the ninth pick unless a standout player is available. The Bears have a limited amount of draft capital and may prefer to acquire additional picks. If the top wide receivers, Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze, are not available at No. 9, Poles could trade back to gain more assets.
Experts have proposed various trade scenarios, including one from PFF’s Gordon McGuinness that involves the Bears trading out of the first round entirely via two separate deals. This move could allow the Bears to acquire more talent and bolster their roster in various positions. Additionally, they could secure another first-round pick for the 2025 draft, giving them four picks in the first two rounds next year to support Williams.
The Bears’ draft strategy will become clearer on Thursday when the first round takes place. If they trade down from the No. 9 pick, it will signal their intention to acquire more playmakers, strengthen their defense, and improve their offensive and defensive lines while accumulating future draft assets.
