New Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Reveal Bears' Interest Before Failed Ravens-Raiders Deal

Before the failed trade between the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders involving star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, the Chicago Bears reportedly were also considering the possibility of trying to acquire the five-time Pro Bowler.

The Athletic's Dan Wiederer spoke to a league source who revealed that despite the "speculation swirling that [the Bears], too, had offered Las Vegas a pair of first-round picks, that wasn't the case."

The Raiders had accepted the Ravens' offer of two first-round picks to ship away Crosby, but Baltimore backed out of the deal over medical concerns after the 28-year-old underwent knee surgery in January.

In Chicago's case, Wiederer reported that "serious discussions were needed about Crosby's age (28); the weight of his contract (salary-cap hits north of $35 million and $38 million over the next two seasons, respectively); and his health status." In the end, the Bears "retreated when it became clear the auction was heading well beyond their comfort zone."

Instead, Chicago's offseason was headlined by the additions of safety Coby Bryant and linebacker Devin Bush. The defending NFC North champs are hoping to make a deeper playoff run during the upcoming season, even after not landing Crosby in a trade.

"We're always looking to add dynamic players," Bears head coach Ben Johnson said. "Offense, defense, special teams. It really doesn't matter. But what you have to look at is the long-term vision. What's your philosophy this year versus five years down the road? We had all those conversations."