As the NFL trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears are rumored to be in the market for similar players, potentially setting up competition between the NFC North rivals.
A photo from September 14, 2025, shows Lions head coach Dan Campbell and Bears head coach Ben Johnson shaking hands after a game at Ford Field, highlighting the connection between the two coaching staffs.
According to reports from SB Nation on November 5, 2026, both teams could pursue the same targets as they look to bolster their rosters for the stretch run.
