Chicago moved down from No. 60 to No. 69 in the 2026 draft…
Chicago moved down from No. 60 to No. 69 in the 2026 draft and added No. 144. The Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush at No. 69, while the later fifth-round choice was subsequently moved. The trade let Chicago gain an additional asset while still landing a player it valued, but the regular-season results are not yet available.
Chicago Bears Received
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 2026 2nd round pick (60th overall, Anthony Hill )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The Bears sent the 60th selection to Tennessee for Nos. 69 and 144. Tennessee selected linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 60, and Chicago chose tight end Sam Roush at No. 69. The No. 144 choice remained additional Chicago-controlled value before moving through a later transaction. The trade therefore exchanged draft position for an extra Day 3 asset.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago moved down from No. 60 to No. 69 in the 2026 draft and added No. 144. The Bears selected Stanford tight end Sam Roush at No. 69, while the later fifth-round choice was subsequently moved. The trade let Chicago gain an additional asset while still landing a player it valued, but the regular-season results are not yet available.
Houston Oilers Return
Tennessee paid picks No. 69 and No. 144 to climb nine places to No. 60, where it selected Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. The Titans used extra capital to secure a specific defender rather than waiting. That is a defensible move if Hill becomes a core player, but with the 2026 season still ahead, the premium cannot yet be judged by NFL production.
Value in Hindsight
Because none of the principals has completed a regular season, the trade should remain tied to price and process rather than imagined careers. Chicago gained volume and still selected a targeted player; Tennessee gained control of the earlier choice and secured Hill. Each strategy has a credible path to winning, and neither side appears to have paid an unreasonable premium.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Chicago earns a B for moving down, adding a fifth-round asset and still selecting Roush. Tennessee also earns a B for a manageable move up to secure Hill. The careers of Roush and Hill will ultimately decide the exchange, but the current record does not justify separating the teams.