The Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns will both have their eye on the offensive tackle market in free agency this offseason.
While the Bears appear to be in good shape at both tackle spots with Ozzy Trapilo and Darnell Wright, the team has a pair of swing tackles, Theo Benedet and Braxton Jones, set to hit free agency.
In Cleveland, Cam Robinson and Jack Conklin are set to hit free agency, also, and the latter is especially unlikely to return given his slew of injury issues over the years.
With their concerns at the tackle position, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox thinks the Bears and Browns could be suitors for Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker, who Knox projects will land a four-year, $85 million contract.
This past season, Walker was responsible for five sacks allowed, according to Pro Football Focus. That's a far cry from the 12 sacks Moore allowed in 2024 before getting his payday from the Tennessee Titans.
Set to turn 26 in February, Walker should be the top target of any team seeking a long-term left tackle in free agency.
Potential Suitors: Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns
A former seventh-round pick, Walker has no doubt exceeded expectations during his career after becoming a starter in Green Bay.
That said, his numbers don't exactly scream $85 million tackle, as Walker has been OK-to-good but not great in his three years as a starter.
In that span, Walker has given up 14 sacks and 102 pressures, including five sacks and 34 pressures in 2025.
He has managed to post a Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade of 70 or higher three times, but his run-blocking has left a lot to be desired, with Walker never posting a grade higher than 57.9.
However, as we saw last offseason, when the Tennessee Titans handed Dan Moore a massive $82 million deal despite him giving up 12 sacks in 2024, an offensive tackle doesn't need to be anywhere near elite to get a hefty payday.
We would immediately rule out the Bears from pursuing Walker, as they really just need to sign a swing tackle instead of an expensive starter.
The Browns are a different story, as they have needs at both starting tackle spots, and Walker would provide an upgrade over Robinson on the left side.
While Cleveland is rebuilding for the foreseeable future, it still makes sense for the Browns to spend significant money on a left tackle given the likelihood the team will have a young quarterback under center the next few years.
The Browns don't have the best financial situation, with the team projected to be $17 million over the cap in 2026, but they can find a way to make this work.
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