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Former Bears React to Matthew Stafford Trade Rumors

The Detroit Lions have traded quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in blockbuster deal. Stafford, the former #1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and a Pro Bowler in 2014, reportedly requested the trade himself and it’s not surprising he was looking to play for a team with more pieces in place for success than the Lions. With the 2021 quarterback market as hot as it is, and the Bears yet again going back to the drawing board for a solution at the most important position in professional sports, it’s not surprising that GM Ryan Pace is making phone calls to inquire about the going rate for a franchise quarterback.