NFL Trade Verdict
Chicago Bears Win
Chicago acquired the picks that became David Montgomery and Duke Shelley from New England for a package built around Damien Harris, extra draft value, and a future fourth-rounder. Both sides got something, but Montgomery became the strongest realized asset. The Bears win the trade.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (73rd overall, David Montgomery ) and 2019 6th round pick (205th overall, Duke Shelley )
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2019 3rd round pick (87th overall, Damien Harris ), 2019 5th round pick (162nd overall subsequently traded, Cameron Smith ) and 2020 4th round pick (125th overall subsequently traded, James Morgan )
Trade Analysis
New England's return was not empty because Damien Harris had useful Patriots production. Chicago still came away with the better long-term player value through David Montgomery, with Duke Shelley adding secondary depth. The edge belongs to the Bears, but not by a massive margin.