Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show - Report: Bears give linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade

Episode Date: February 25, 2026

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the breaking news that the Bears have granted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade, according to Tribune reported Brad Biggs.

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The Bears, according to Brad Biggs, have granted permission for linebacker Tremaine Edmonds to seek a trade according to a league source. He is under contract for the 2026 season at $15 million. still young and was pro bowl caliber player through the first 10 games before a minor injury.

He finished the year healthy and led the defense in tackles. That is per Brad Biggs. I was not expecting a trade to be part of the discussion. I think most of us thought based on Tremaine Edmonds' contract structure, that he would be an inevitable cap casualty. But if this is the bear's way of trying to get something for what they might, think is nothing if they release him, then that would make it make sense. This is something that happens all the time where a player knows that they're going to get

traded, a player, or excuse me, cut, or the team knows they're going to cut them. And like, well, before we do all that, let's make sure we can't get something for him. This happens around training camp time a lot of times. We talk about final roster cuts, first opportunity to, you know, find your own destination and not be claimed by somebody else if you're getting cut. I like this as an option for the Bears and specifically for Tremaine Edmins because he's now got his representation out there on a hunt for something that fits him as he goes into a contract year. It does make sense for Tremaine Edmins.

It makes sense for the Bears and it I think just further cements the idea that we likely saw the last of Tremaine Edmonds in a Bears uniform. That's where I feel is this is headed. Oh, I already had resigned myself to that two weeks ago, I think, when I started doing the numbers and understanding once that new cap expected was released and looking at the bears and where could they maybe restructure, I was like, but the easy one is Tremaine Edmonds. It's just too easy. It saves you 15 million in cap space. It's a lot of cap space. And that is a big deal. And that goes back to the point that Ryan Pohl's made about the linebackers, though, yesterday is if he's without Tremaine Edmonds, which that looks.

looks like it is likely going to be the case, then now you've got to figure out who's healthy and who's left and who's a possible free agent target. So that's where T.J. Edwards' health comes into play. It's where no Sewell's health comes into play. And what the linebacking core is going to look like, that could be a part where Dennis Allen really makes a big difference. And again, four safeties are now free agents on this Bears team. Like we said before, it's about prioritizing what the needs are on that side of the football

because everything's so much more clear cut on the offensive side. So that becomes the priority. And I just wonder what my trust level is. And when I say my trust level, I'm trying to gauge myself. How much do I trust Ryan Poles? I trust him more than I did this time last year, certainly. Is it full trust or is it just knowing that Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen are excellent at what they do? that make me say they'll figure this out.

I mean, yeah, I don't necessarily know if they'll fill the roster spot. But as far as figuring it out with the best fit, you know, that's, that becomes a bigger concern. So, you know, arguably Tremaine Edmund's best year as a bear last year, even though he was injured, as Brad Biggs mentioned, just he looked like the best version of himself playing for the bears, not in his career, but just with the team. but when it comes to trying to get a possible trade, given the contract structure, I wonder how likely that would be the case,

you know, in reality. Do we feel like when I say Tremaine Edmund's era, like if it's a three-year era with the Bears, what would you say about that era? Underutilized? Maybe it took the organization too long to find the best usage of him? I think the guy who wanted him,

him on the team didn't put him in the best position for him to succeed with his skill set. Which is kind of ironic, right? I think it happens. Like, you would expect, hey, I really want this guy. This is the guy we should pay the money to. Go get this guy. Go goes and gets him. He's not performing quite like you had envisioned. But that's why a change of scenery is good for somebody. Brad Biggs also points this out. He says Edmonds is 28 in May. And if he reaches the open market, he will be one of the better linebackers available will be interesting to see if the bears can attract an offer.

So I guess, you know, given his favorable contract, I wonder if that does make him more likely to be a candidate of desire for other teams. But this is definitely, they're letting you know, Tremaine Emmons ain't coming back. It's just a matter if he departs via trade or via the cut. Ben Devine with this news nugget. He covers the Chicago Bears and is part of the NFL draft cover. for the Bears. So he points this out. The Bears have met with Missouri defensive end Zion Young at the NFL Combine. So we're trying to, we're also starting to get some updates here and there when it comes to seeing who's talked to the Bears and who they're meeting with because they also talk today. So

Zion Young was also at the podium. And according to CHGO said that he was impressed after meeting with the Bears and also, you know, as a former teammate of Luther Burden at Missouri. So there's There's that angle and that connection as well. We are two months away and all you're reminding me by throwing these names out, who's your guys just around the corner? I'm done carrying around bulky drinks. And I'm definitely done cleaning melted candy out of my pockets.

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Let's put it like that. But it's getting me in that move. Is your guy around the corner is the question? Is the Bears guy at 25 around the corner? Or a second round or a third rounder. Will third rounder be of use? for Ryan Poles. These are all questions I have concerning who's your guy.

Will Layla be triggered by the Bears attempting to use a draft pick in the third round this year? On a punter. No, I'm playing. That was the fourth. I know, but I wanted to combine your two angst and put them together. Yeah, yeah, you're not supposed to use a draft pick on a punner.

You're also supposed to draft a center, like one that you actually think is going to play at center, not just one who is your backup center or played center in college and then wasn't supposed to be that dude. But that's another story for another day. This also, according to Daniel Jeremiah, which is valid per Zach Pearson, this draft has three top ten picks at edge rusher. Do we think that,

I doubt one of those gets all the way to the bears, but it does make me wonder about the edge rusher depth of this class, which a lot of people have talked about. I'll say, I'm very confident that something is going to fall to the bears at 25 that are going to have everyone feeling good about it. Because 25 is like not quite low enough where you're one of the last couple of teams picking. And there's a lot of stuff that happens in the teams. Trades are usually made.

We'll see. And because quarterback isn't really a thing in this draft as far as first rounders go, that I want to see how much edge goes off the board before the Bears pick. And tackle two. I also just think about, I just think about the fact that, for example, watching Jackson Smith and Jigman in the Super Bowl last year, the Bears don't need a receiver. But watching Jackson Smith and Jigman in the Super Bowl, understanding that that was a deep, wide receiver class, as we know, when he was drafted, and he was drafted 20th. Big difference between 20th and 25th, but gives me some hope for the later part of the round.

That's what I'm saying. Let's focus on what could happen in a positive manner, because you know what? It was a positive season for the Bears. I'm trying to carry over those vibes into the draft. Yeah, I wish that I could live on vibes alone. That's a Spiegel. Spiegel lives on the good vibes. I can't live on vibes alone.

I live on pragmatism mostly with a hint of vibe. So just to recap, Brad Biggs reporting this news moments ago, the bears have granted permission for Tremaine Edmonds to seek a trade, according to a league source. He's under contract for the 2026 season at $15 million. Coming up next year on Rahimi Harris and Gras, It is time for five on it. Our pressing questions next.

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