The Chicago Bears made headlines by trading star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers. It’s a move for the future by new general manager Ryan Poles, who made it clear he’s rebuilding the roster on his terms.
While the move makes sense, given Mack is 32 years old and hasn’t had a double-digit sack season since 2018, it’s the compensation that was a little puzzling.
The Bears received a 2022 second-round pick (48th overall) and a 2023 sixth-round selection from the Chargers in exchange for Mack. While at first glance it looks like Chicago got fleeced, there’s a reason why the Bears got so little.
