Bears Target Vita Vea for Defense | Chicago Bears News

The Bears are aggressively hunting a defensive game-changer, with Vita Vea’s extension signaling their focus on interior dominance. After a dismal 2023 pass rush and run defense, they’re eyeing elite edge rushers like Maxx Crosby—potentially via trade near November—if he’s healthy and the Raiders’ season falters. But with Gervon Dexter’s contract year and Grady Jarrett’s struggles, Chicago may prioritize a top-tier defensive tackle, possibly targeting the 2027 draft. Crosby’s $106M extension adds financial weight to their decision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/936aaa664a715c7c