{"id":194989,"date":"2024-10-17T13:46:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=194989"},"modified":"2024-10-17T13:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:46:14","slug":"bears-could-trade-tyler-scott-to-saints-chiefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/17\/bears-could-trade-tyler-scott-to-saints-chiefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Bears Could Trade Forgotten Speedster to Saints, Chiefs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears had an overhaul at wide receiver this offseason. They traded a fourth-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> to acquire veteran receiver Keenan Allen. In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears used the ninth overall pick to select standout wide receiver Rome Odunze<\/a> from the University of Washington. With what could now be considered one of the top wide receiver trios in the NFL,<\/a> there’s little room for the rest of the wide receivers on the roster. This puts 2023 fourth-round pick Tyler Scott in a challenging position and could make him a potential trade asset at the NFL Trade Deadline.<\/p>\n

Bears Could Trade Tyler Scott to Saints, Chiefs<\/h2>\n

Tyler Scott’s Career Leading Up to Now<\/h3>\n
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After a standout season at the University of Cincinnati, where he led the team in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and accounted for a third of the team’s total receiving yards, Tyler Scott entered the 2023 NFL Draft. With a 4.44-second 40-yard dash, Scott showcased his speed and demonstrated an impressive catch radius<\/a> despite his smaller frame at 5’10” and 177 pounds. Drafted by the Bears, expectations were high that Scott would become a key offensive contributor. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case, as Scott only managed to put up 17 catches for 168 yards<\/a> in his rookie season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Despite this, Scott showed promise during training camp, consistently making highlight-reel plays and building noticeable chemistry with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.<\/a> It appeared he could step in if one of the top three receivers were sidelined, but that opportunity never materialized.<\/p>\n

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Ooooo he fast \ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/uCCFGNAPQM<\/a><\/p>\n

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n