The Super Bowl is tomorrow, and the eyes of the NFL world are on the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, so our Chicago Bears question of the day has that LX slant.
If you could have any player from the Seahawks or Patriots join the Bears in 2026, who would you want?
You’re more than welcome to take this in any way possible, but for my answer, I’ll keep it on the realistic side and look at their pending free agents.
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Seattle’s free agents are here, and New England’s are here.
The Bears’ top need is the defensive line, in particular, pass rush, and if they can’t land Trey Hendrickson in free agency or swing a trade for Maxx Crosby, Seattle’s Boye Mafe would be a nice option off the edge.
The 27-year-old Mafe (6’4”, 261) has never had double-digit sacks in a season, and he only had 2 in 2025, but he’s a disciplined and complete football player. I know that’s not as sexy as sacks, but he ranked eighth among all edge rushers in pass rush win rate (19%).
In four years since being drafted in the second round out of Minnesota, Mafe has 34 starts (65 games), 164 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, 36 QB hits, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries.
What are your thoughts on Mafe in free agency?
Which player from Super Bowl LX would you want on the Bears?
