The 2026 NFL season is about halfway over, and the Chicago Bears are at 5-2 after a sensational primetime win over the New England Patriots last Thursday. They're currently in second place in the NFC North and would be the No. 5 seed in the playoffs if the season ended today. But the season is not ending today, and there's still plenty of football left to play.

At this point in the season, the contenders are starting to distance themselves from the pretenders, and the Bears absolutely belong among the former. They're expected not just to make the playoffs, but to make a deep playoff run. With that in mind, and with the NFL trade deadline looming , let's take a look at a few likely trade candidates around the league and rank them based on who would make the biggest impact for the Bears' Super Bowl hopes.

1. Khalil Mack

L.A. Chargers OLB Khalil Mack is introduced prior to a game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.…