Chicago Bears Viewed as Future Home for Running Back Jonathan Taylor

Chicago Bears Viewed as Future Home for Running Back Jonathan Taylor centers on ESPN’s Ben Solak projecting a major backfield shake-up for the Bears, potentially via a trade. Solak, in 10 predictions for the coming NFL season published Wednesday, argues Chicago “makes perfect sense” as a partner for the Colts to send Jonathan Taylor. He frames it as a logical fit because the Bears are already juggling durability and role stability concerns with D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. Swift posted 1,087 rushing yards in 2025 but had only 34 receptions and has had a history of injuries, including one game missed due to a groin issue. Solak also questions Monangai as an every-down option, suggesting a limit near “10 or so” carries per game. The article notes Chicago could face speed-dependent constraints if it must rely on alternatives such as Roschon Johnson, Salvon Ahmed, Coleman Bennett, and Brittain Brown, while also highlighting the competitive context of a possible November trade deadline.