The Chicago Bears helped out their future rookie quarterback for the upcoming season when they traded with the Los Angeles Chargers for wide receiver Keenan Allen. Caleb Williams, the Bears expected No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, would have D.J. Moore and Allen to throw to in his rookie season.

The Chicago Bears need to add more help for Caleb Williams

While that pair would make any rookie quarterback feel comfortable, the Bears could do more to set up Williams or their next quarterback for long-term success. Allen is only under contract for the 2024 season in Chicago, and the Bears need to add another receiver to their corps. The Bears could trade with the San Francisco 49ers for a disgruntled wide receiver. But the 49ers success has come at the cost of their cap space. Aiyuk wants a payday in the range of $30 million a year. Aiyuk and the 49ers are far apart in negotiations this offseason. Aiyuk recently unfollowed the 49ers on Instagram to signal he is serious about getting a new contract before playing in the 2024 season. Aiyuk is set to play for about $14 million in the upcoming season. So he’d be playing for about half of what he thinks he should for the season. The 49ers don’t see him as an elite player, and with Purdy’s extension looming in the next offseason, they might not have the money to pay him even if they wanted to.

The 49ers could look for a trade similar to what the Tennessee Titans received when they traded A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles gave up the No. 18 and No. 101 pick for Brown.

Projected Trade

Bears receive

• Brandon Aiyuk

49ers receive

• No. 9 pick

The Bears would have a formidable WR corps

Since the Bears have a top-ten pick, they wouldn’t have to give up the extra pick like the Eagles sent the Titans. The 49ers could use the pick to add an elite and talented wide receiver like Rome Odunze or tight end Brock Bowers to play on a rookie contract.

The Bears would add another established wide receiver for Williams, which is a goal the team has for the No. 9 pick. While the Bears would have to pay Aiyuk No. 1 receiver money, general manager Ryan Poles would be assured he’s getting a talented player and isn’t taking a risk on a pass catcher who might bust. Aiyuk is coming into the 2024 season on back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.