Gimme him: One player the Bears would steal from the Jets
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Gimme him: One player the Bears would steal from the Jets
Mike Pendleton, Bears Wire·Bears Wire
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After a thrilling win in Week 3, theChicago Bearsturn the page to the final game of a three-game home stand as they welcome theNew York Jetsto Soldier Field on Sunday.
New Yorkis in their second season under head coach Aaron Glenn with several young playmakers on offense, a defense that is building under their head coach's strengths, and a heavy investment to their future, with several first-round draft picks headed their way next season.
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After defeating theTennessee Titansin Week 1, the Jets have lost two straight games to theDetroit LionsandGreen Bay Packerswith both games coming down to the wire. New York will now play their third straight opponent from the NFC North, as theBearslook to build off their momentum from last Monday's win over the Eagles.
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; General view of fireworks during the pregame ceremony before the game between Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Bears enter the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates with wide receiver Zavion Thomas (13) after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Elijah Hicks (22) and defensive back Josh Blackwell (39) react during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman (31) intercepts the ball against Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) reacts during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; General view of fireworks during the pregame ceremony before the game between Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; General view of fireworks during the pregame ceremony before the game between Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Bears enter the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) celebrates with wide receiver Zavion Thomas (13) after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Elijah Hicks (22) and defensive back Josh Blackwell (39) react during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
(Patrick Gorski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman (31) intercepts the ball against Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Bears vs. Eagles: Photos from Chicago's 27-7 win in Week 3
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) reacts during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Each week here at Bears Wire, we're focusing on one player that we would take from the opposition and put on the Bears in an effort to strengthen the current lineup. This week, it is New York's left tackleOlu Fashanu, who would be a much better solution than the rotating left tackle issue the Bears have right now, asOzzy Trapilorecovers from injury.
Chicago's left tackle position has been a topic of conversation over the last few seasons, but the end of the 2025 season had given plenty of reason for optimism that they found their long-term answer in Trapilo. That answer was put on hold as Trapilo suffered a ruptured patella tendon in the Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers last season, and the Bears have started their 2026 season with a rotation ofBraxton JonesandTheo Benedetat left tackle as Trapilo recovers.
Fashanu is the former No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 Draft who has struggled with consistency to begin this season, but it would be his place in the lineup next to the guys on Chicago's offensive line that would be worth having. Fashanu would be surrounded with a load of talent around him with the Bears, that as long as he's healthy, the team wouldn't have to rely on rotating at the left tackle spot.
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This isn't about Fashanu replacing Trapilo or any other player at left tackle for the long-term, but it's about stability to begin the season while Trapilo works his way back, and insurance if he doesn't return to the form he had late in the 2025 season.
