According to ESPN reporters this morning about the sudden departure of franchise tight end, it is confirmed that Chicago Bears franchise tight end has officially inked a fast NFL 3-year $123.8 million deal trade this morning with the Atlanta Falcons, which makes the deal the fastest in NFL trade, as per ESPN. Following the announcement of his departure, the Chicago Bears head coach officially announced the welcoming of franchise tight end from the Arizona Cardinals in replacement of him, as his speech confirmed that a 4-year, $112.7 million deal was reached for the franchise tight end for the Arizona Cardinals to be named the new tight end for the Chicago Bears, but…

Chicago Bears trade draft pick for Jonah Jackson, decide not to tender Jack Sanborn

The Chicago Bears are hoping they can recapture some of the magic from Jonah Johnson, an offensive lineman he coached during his time in Detroit.

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The Bears traded this year’s sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for Jackson, an offensive guard.

Taking Jackson’s $17.5 million salary is a bit of a risk, with Jackson having been limited to just four games last season due to a shoulder injury. The Rams reportedly gave Jackson permission to seek a trade.

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Primarily at left guard, Jackson started 57 games with the Detroit Lions, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2021.

The deal will not be official until the start of the new league year next Wednesday.

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Meanwhile, Jack Sanborn’s storybook run with his hometown Bears is over. The Bears did not tender the Lake Zurich native and restricted free agent. Sanborn confirmed his departure and thanked fans on social media.

The linebacker started 19 games over three seasons with the Bears after going undrafted out of Wisconsin in 2022.