The Chicago Bears added to an already crazy week in the NFL when it was reported they would be sending star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round pick.
Los Angeles is also picking up Mack’s remaining contract, with the Bears responsible for $24 million in dead money this season. The move was general manager Ryan Poles’ first in what is sure to be a busy offseason for the new-look Bears.
Trading Mack, who was acquired in 2018 by former general manager Ryan Pace for multiple first-round draft picks, marks the end of an era for the Bears defense. Mack had 36 sacks and 14 forced fumbles in his four years as a Bear, earning Pro Bowl honors in three of them. He missed the final 10 games this past season after landing on injured reserve.
