# Mike Moraitis: Moraitis names seven Bears as trade candidates before roster cuts, predicting Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills are on the roster bubble and likely to be traded, while Ozzy Trapilo avoids an injured list, and listing several players as locks for the 53-man roster. **Claimed:** Aug 24, 2026 **Pundit:** Mike Moraitis — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/top-7-chicago-bears-trade-candidates-entering-preseason-week-3 19 checkable claims — 14 roster spot calls and 5 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 20 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 14 of 19 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 78.6 for a naive guess at the same calls. > That said, Amegadjie and Wills are far more likely to be moved than Jones and Benedet. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Terell Smith to move to Chicago Bears** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Terell Smith, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Marcus Davenport to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marcus Davenport, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josh Blackwell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josh Blackwell, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Austin Booker to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Austin Booker, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Montez Sweat to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Daniel Hardy to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Daniel Hardy, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Dayo Odeyingbo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dayo Odeyingbo, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaylon Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Malik Muhammad to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malik Muhammad, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Tyrique Stevenson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyrique Stevenson, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ozzy Trapilo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ozzy Trapilo, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Neville Gallimore to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Neville Gallimore, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan van den Berg to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan van den Berg, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Grady Jarrett to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Grady Jarrett, Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Gervon Dexter Sr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Gervon Dexter Sr., Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kentavius Street to move to Chicago Bears** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Kentavius Street, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kiran Amegadjie to move to Chicago Bears** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Kiran Amegadjie, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jedrick Wills to move to Chicago Bears** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Jedrick Wills, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **James Lynch to move to Chicago Bears** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: James Lynch, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Terell Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/terell-smith - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - Marcus Davenport — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marcus-davenport - Josh Blackwell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-blackwell - Austin Booker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/austin-booker - Montez Sweat — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/montez-sweat - Daniel Hardy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/daniel-hardy - Dayo Odeyingbo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dayo-odeyingbo - Jaylon Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylon-johnson - Malik Muhammad — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-muhammad - Tyrique Stevenson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyrique-stevenson - Ozzy Trapilo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ozzy-trapilo - Neville Gallimore — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/neville-gallimore - Jordan van den Berg — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-van-den-berg - Grady Jarrett — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/grady-jarrett - Gervon Dexter Sr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/gervon-dexter-sr - Kentavius Street — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kentavius-street - Kiran Amegadjie — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kiran-amegadjie - Jedrick Wills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jedrick-wills - James Lynch — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/james-lynch ## What others said about the same people - John Middlekauff on Caleb Williams: Middlekauff expects either Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson to win this year's MVP, calling them the two best players in the league. They are pessimistic on the Bears, forecasting six or seven wins and saying they'd bet Caleb Williams doesn't work out as a franchise quarterback. They also see Oklahoma's John Mattier as a first-round pick who'll be in the Heisman mix. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/deaaf3f6-e53e-4080-a0ca-d5f872b54c6a (scored 0) - Pete Prisco on Chicago Bears: Prisco gives score predictions for every Week 9 NFL game, picking the Bengals to rout the Falcons in Madrid, the Cowboys to rebound at Indianapolis, and the Jaguars to win in Baltimore without Lamar Jackson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dc43909b-bc7f-47aa-b208-5cf7c95844bc (scored 100) - Bryan DeArdo on Chicago Bears: DeArdo picks the Bears to beat the Buccaneers on Sunday night in a defensive game, predicting a 20-16 final score. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7b882443-b481-48fb-b19b-e7f989d85e46 (scored 97.62) - Danny Parkins on Chicago Bears: Parkins named the seven AFC teams they believe are already set as the playoff field, expects Chicago, Buffalo and Kansas City to win this week, took Green Bay over New England and Atlanta over Cincinnati outright, and kept Bills–Bears as their Super Bowl matchup with the Giants still winning the NFC East. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/272d1f8a-06f7-4b8b-8480-94d370ae5e6f (scored 100) - “Stanford Steve” Coughlin on Chicago Bears: Stanford Steve said the Bears would beat the Buccaneers on Sunday night, and called a player they referred to as "Yakis" their Rookie of the Year. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eb50c9d5-281b-4810-b41b-a5d6da11c438 (scored 100) - Chris Simms on Chicago Bears: Simms gave a predicted final score for every Week 9 game, picking the Bengals, Chiefs, Broncos, Lions, Giants, Rams, Cowboys, Saints, 49ers, Patriots, Seahawks, Texans, Bears and Bills, and also said they wouldn't be shocked to see Jacksonville reach the AFC Championship Game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/17eb747a-90b1-472f-bb6d-e71c0c69133a (scored 97.62) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. to open a roster spot for Kirk Cousins, the Vikings will bring them back on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d4fd8cfb-3c75-4209-9e1a-d60e821f315b (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=mike-moraitis