Despite having one of the league’s top offenses in 2025, the Chicago Bears have not been shy about making additions on that side of the ball over the past few months.
Chicago added centers Garrett Bradbury and second round rookie Logan Jones this offseason after Pro Bowler Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired in March of this year.
And whilst the Bears also added players at other areas of the offense; they acquired wideouts Kalif Reymond (free agency) and Zavion Thomas in the third round of the draft.
However, one area of the roster that they did not give any boost to, save the addition of former Colt Salvon Ahmed – who is already a long shot to make the final roster – is at running back.
Chicago had the 3rd ranked total rushing offense in 2025, but many regard the room as being thin nonetheless. D’Andre Swift is a good but not elite back, and whilst seventh round rookie Kyle Monangai showed up in year one, it is unclear as to how much he will be able to affect the offense long term.
Indeed, even when healthy the Bears’ staff has seemed totally unwilling to give once-promising ex-fourth round draft pick Roschon Johnson an opportunity to shine. So it would appear logical that the franchise would look to secure another high-level back to add to their room.
And one that could make a lot of sense, as well as being a “splash” move for the franchise is the acquisition of two-time All-Pro Alvin Kamara.
Alvin Kamara Would be a Great Fit in Chicago
Kamara has been a rumored departure from the New Orleans Saints for multiple years at this point. And although the 30-year old is past his best, he is only a year and change removed from putting up a career high 950 rushing yards in just 14 games, alongside a further 546 yards receiving with 8 total touchdowns.
The ex-third round pick will no doubt go down as a game-changing talent, and one of the true early proprietors of the third down receiving back. Indeed, when Sean Payton was the head coach of the Saints, he referred to Kamara as a “joker” – a running back or tight end with exceptional receiving abilities who could create mismatches with safeties or linebackers who traditionally cover them.
Although both are somewhat capable in the passing game, neither Monangai nor Swift posses the dynamism catching the ball that Kamara brings to the table, even coming into his 10th year in the pros.
Moreover, the Georgia native brings off-the-field value to the position group; experience and nous from which the second-year Monangai can learn from, as can fellow young backs on the roster bubble, Brittain Brown and UDFA Coleman Bennett.
Kamara would not cost much to bring to Illnois, especially after New Orleans signed former Jaguar Travis Etienne to a free agent deal back in March.
Chicago Bears receive: Alvin Kamara
New Orleans Saints receive: 2027 fourth round pick, 2028 sixth round pick.
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