Chicago received Luke Newman, who has appeared in 10…
Chicago received Luke Newman, who has appeared in 10 regular-season games through Week 1 of 2026, plus the 2026 No. 129 pick that later helped the Bears trade for Nos. 124 and 166. Los Angeles used No. 148 on Ty Hamilton, now at 15 games with no starts and 12 tackles. The Bears retain a narrow hindsight edge, B- to C+.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 2025 6th round pick (195th overall, Luke Newman )
- pick 2026 4th round pick (129th overall subsequently traded, Will Lee )
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2025 5th round pick (148th overall, Ty Hamilton )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The Rams moved up during the 2025 draft for No. 148 and selected defensive tackle Ty Hamilton. Chicago received No. 195, used on offensive lineman Luke Newman, plus the Rams' 2026 fourth-round choice, which settled at No. 129. That future pick did not remain with the Bears; it became part of another draft-day exchange in 2026.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago has already received real but limited service from Newman. The Bears credit him with nine regular-season games in 2025 and another appearance in Week 1 of 2026, all without a start. He also stepped in at right guard during a 2025 win over Pittsburgh and appeared in the divisional round. The other asset, No. 129, was combined with No. 144 and sent to Carolina for Nos. 124 and 166. Chicago used No. 124 on defensive back Malik Muhammad.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Hamilton has been a rotational Rams defender. Los Angeles' official records show 14 games and 11 tackles as a 2025 rookie, plus a Week 1 appearance and one assisted tackle in 2026. He has not started a regular-season game. That is tangible fifth-round value and keeps the Rams in the middle-grade range, but it has not yet produced a starting role or major statistical impact.
Value in Hindsight
The 2026 branch requires restraint. No. 129 was only one of two picks Chicago sent to Carolina, so the Bears cannot receive full credit for both incoming selections or for Muhammad. Still, the pick demonstrably retained enough value to help Chicago move up. Muhammad's Week 1 line—three tackles, two passes defended and an interception—is encouraging current evidence, not a completed career outcome. Newman and Hamilton are also only in their second seasons.
Final Verdict
Chicago receives B- and Los Angeles receives C+, producing a Chicago Bears Win. Newman's 10 appearances plus the still-live downstream value of No. 129 give Chicago a slight advantage over Hamilton's 15 reserve appearances. The lower Bears grade prevents one component of a later two-pick trade-up, or one strong rookie game, from being treated as established value.