With Brandon Manumaleuna In Chicago, Bears Can Now Trade TE Greg Olsen

First, it was rumored that Bears TE Greg Olsen would seek a trade after the hiring of Mike Martz because his offense isn’t tight end-friendly. Then it was reported that he indeed directed his agent to seek a trade. Then it was reported that he is not on the trade block.

Now ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports he is very likely on the trade block.

With free-agent TE Brandon Manumaleuna agreeing to a five-year deal in Chicago, it frees the Bears to trade TE Greg Olsen.

So what’s going on here?

The Bears aren’t likely to keep both Manumaleuna and Olsen so expect the latter to be leaving. It’s possible the original reports of him seeking a trade came from sources that were aware of the Bears intention to pursue Manumaleuna. And it’s also possible that the denials of him seeking a trade came from folks in the organization who had no clue about Manumaleuna.

Just another lesson during free agency – you can’t believe anyone.