9 Teams Submit Trade Offers for Bears QB Tyson Bagent — Market Heating Up Fast
The quarterback market is heating up fast, and one name has emerged as a highly sought-after asset: Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent. After an impressive preseason performance, Bagent has quickly become one of the most intriguing players on the trade market, with at least nine NFL teams reportedly making inquiries about acquiring the young signal-caller.
Bagent, who joined the Bears in 2025 on a one-year contract, has shown poise, precision, and a level of command that belies his experience. While preseason games are typically viewed with caution when it comes to predicting future success, Bagent's ability to execute in high-pressure situations has garnered significant attention across the league. His performance has sparked discussions within NFL front offices, leading to an uptick in trade offers.
Why Bagent is in High Demand
Bagent’s impressive college pedigree and potential make him an attractive option for teams in need of quarterback depth or even a potential backup with starting potential. At 6-foot-3, Bagent has the ideal size for an NFL quarterback, and his calm demeanor in the pocket has caught the eye of several NFL teams. His ability to read defenses, make quick decisions, and deliver accurate throws has given scouts confidence that he could provide valuable depth in any quarterback room.
While Bagent is still young, his promise as a future starting quarterback makes him an ideal option for teams with uncertain quarterback situations, or those looking to develop a potential star behind a veteran.
Teams Interested in Bagent
Multiple sources within the league have confirmed that at least nine teams have submitted trade offers for Bagent. Here’s a breakdown of the teams reportedly interested in the Bears’ backup signal-caller:
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Miami Dolphins: With questions about Tua Tagovailoa’s long-term health, Bagent is seen as a potential future starter who could step in if necessary. Pairing him with weapons like Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill could keep the offense rolling.
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New York Jets: If the experiment with Zach Wilson falters, Bagent’s potential could provide stability for a team looking for a reliable backup and potential starter.
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Cleveland Browns: With an aging and injury-prone roster, the Browns are looking to invest in solid veteran depth, and Bagent’s high upside has caught their attention.
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Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens value efficient quarterbacks who can execute in their run-heavy offense. Bagent’s decision-making would offer solid depth behind Lamar Jackson.
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Indianapolis Colts: With Anthony Richardson still developing, Bagent could provide much-needed mentorship and step in if necessary, offering stability as a potential future starter.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence’s injury history has made the Jaguars consider bolstering their quarterback depth. Bagent could provide a reliable option as a backup quarterback.
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Houston Texans: Although C.J. Stroud is their franchise quarterback, Bagent’s poise and ability to protect the football make him an attractive addition behind Stroud in case of injury or developmental needs.
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New Orleans Saints: With an unsettled quarterback situation, Bagent could compete for a starting role, offering a reliable and experienced option to lead the offense.
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Arizona Cardinals: With Kyler Murray’s future uncertain, Bagent could be part of a bridge plan to maintain continuity at the quarterback position while developing a future starter.
The Future of Bagent
Although no trade is imminent, Bagent’s performance in the preseason has undoubtedly caused a stir around the league. NFL teams are known to be cautious in the offseason, but with quarterback depth at a premium and Bagent’s potential on full display, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the trade market intensify in the coming weeks. The Bears, while currently confident in their starter Justin Fields, may ultimately decide to field the best offer for Bagent, especially if a team is willing to offer valuable assets in return.
As the preseason progresses and teams fine-tune their rosters, expect the conversation surrounding Tyson Bagent to grow louder. For quarterback-needy teams, he may be the perfect fit—someone with the tools to become a starter in the right system, making him one of the most intriguing trade targets as the regular season approaches.
Trevon Diggs’ Recurring Injuries and Underperformance Could Spell the End of His Time with Cowboys
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs lived up to his rising-star status as a second-round draft pick in 2020. He followed it up with a sensational second season, nabbing 11 interceptions to lead the NFL and earning first-team All-Pro honors in the process. His numbers dipped in 2022 as teams elected to not test him as often, yet he finished the season with his second straight Pro Bowl nod.
A massive $97 million contract extension came in 2023... and things have plummeted downhill ever since. But could the end of the road be just around this latest curve?
On Friday, the club declared him out of Week 7's divisional matchup with Washington due to his placement in the league's concussion protocol; that follows an at-home incident Thursday night.
While nothing more is known about what happened to Diggs, there's a general sense from Cowboys Nation that the star cornerback hasn't lived up to his contract and is quickly wearing out his welcome with his recurring unavailability.
Cowboys executive vice-president Stephen Jones had no comment on Diggs's concussion other than to tell 105.3 The Fan on Friday, "We certainly think [he'll be okay], but he's not going to play this weekend."
That's become a familiar refrain, as Diggs has been an increasingly frequent figure on the Cowboys' injury report over the past three seasons.
Even when Diggs has been back on the field, though, he's been barely a shadow of his former self.
Diggs tore his left ACL during practice on Sept. 21 of the 2023 season, after only two games. Since that date, he's appeared in just 17 out of the Cowboys' 39 contests (including playoffs), or 43.5%. And over those 17 games- the equivalent of one regular season- Diggs has exactly two interceptions and 11 passes defended, allowing opposing quarterbacks a completion percentage when targeted of 62%.
If the cornerback posting those numbers were named something other than Trevon Diggs, he likely wouldn't be starting... and he certainly wouldn't be making a very strong case for being the fourth-highest-paid guy (in cap hit) on the current roster.
Diggs is already seemingly on thin ice with the club. Fans will recall that the 27-year-old was docked $500,000 this summer for not meeting workout clauses in his contract, much to the very public chagrin of ownership. Diggs chose to train away from the team after complaints about his previous rehab efforts in 2023, which some inside the building suggested were half-hearted at best and a contributing factor to his subsequent 2024 knee injury.
And now this.
As Cowboys Wire pointed out in August, Diggs's guaranteed money runs out this season. And with myriad defensive issues that would seem to make a postseason berth a long shot for the current squad, the writing could be on the wall for Diggs's time in Dallas.
The league's Nov. 4 trade deadline could even have him in the express lane out of town if owner Jerry Jones happens to locate a willing trade partner before that date. The dealing of Diggs's best friend Micah Parsons already brought the Cowboys two first-round selections prior to opening night; if Jones can spin Diggs's surprise absence as even partly to blame for a 2-4-1 start and take a scintilla of the heat off his (apparently) hand-picked defensive coordinator, Matt Eberflus, the fire sale could be on in Big D, and Diggs could be the first blue light special.
Such a move might even be hastened if second-year man Caelen Carson looks good in his expected return from injured reserve this week against Washington. Stephen Jones revealed that move was slated to occur even before news broke about Diggs's latest inactive stint.
Vikings QB Carson Wentz Primed for ‘Revenge Game’ Against Eagles in Week 7
There is one specific storyline that’s going to come up whenever any NFL team faces one of its old starting quarterbacks. One part of that formula is we can usually ratchet up that attention the higher the draft pick.
While some of that luster may have been lost for a variety of reasons, when the Minnesota Vikings host the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, they’ll do so with Carson Wentz starting at quarterback in place of injured 2024 first round pick J.J. McCarthy.
That’s notable because Wentz, once upon a time, was the player the Eagles pinned all of their franchise hopes and dreams on.
To recap: Philadelphia drafted Wentz No. 2 overall out of North Dakota State in the 2016 NFL draft, watched him earn NFL All-Pro honors and win a Super Bowl in his second season and signed him to a 4-year, $128 million contract extension before the 2019 season.
To say Wentz doesn’t have extra motivation against the team he used to play for and the player who ultimately took his spot in quarterback and reigning Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts would be to simply deny the human condition.
No matter what anyone on either side might say, it matters.
There was some speculation McCarthy might return for the Vikings after missing the last 4 games due to an ankle injury until head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wentz would make his fourth consecutive start.
“The Carson Wentz revenge game is officially on,” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo wrote on his official X account on October 17. “Kevin O’Connell announces Wentz will start for the Vikings against the Eagles.”
‘Revenge’ Narrative Not Really What It Seems
This isn’t the first time Wentz has faced his old team. In his only other time facing the Eagles, Wentz started for the Washington Commanders in a 24-8 loss in 2022 in which he was largely ineffective, going 25-of-43 passing for 211 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions.
No matter how media types might want to spin it, sometimes a “revenge” narrative might not always be what it seems — something Eagles Pin Pull podcast host Shane Haff astutely pointed out is the case with Wentz.
“Hard to call it a revenge game when the team benched you while you were playing terribly and then acquiesced to your trade request in the offseason, trading you to the coach you wanted to play for,” Haff wrote on his official X account on October 17. “The Eagles didn’t do wrong by Carson Wentz. Every time a player plays a former team we don’t have to call it a ‘revenge’ game.”
Wentz Made NFL History in 2025
Wentz made NFL history when he started for the Vikings in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming the first quarterback to start for 6 different teams in 6 consecutive seasons.
Wentz started 12 games for the Eagles in 2020, 17 games for the Indianapolis Colts in 2021, 7 games for the Commanders in 2022, 1 game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2023 and 1 game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.
“If he starts for the Vikings this weekend, Carson Wentz would become the first quarterback in NFL history to start at least one game for six different teams in six consecutive seasons,” ESPN’s Bill Barnwell wrote on his official X account on September 15.
