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Bears among 6 teams whose aggressiveness shows they're desperate for contention

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Teams have spent a lot of money and draft picks to get back into the playoffs or Super Bowl contention.

But the Bears have taken big swings in the trade market and in free agency.

We've seen desperation showing up in all sorts of transactions and pursuits.

Washington inked 43 new deals (with returners and acquisitions) this year .

It's unfair to assume that Aaron Rodgers will land with the Steelers .

The Steelers ' commitment to Rodgers is, unto itself, a sign of desperation.

The Patriots have spent $220 million in guaranteed dollars on the whole class.

New England is up to $365.2 million in new contract dollars.

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2025 NFL mock draft (all-trade version): Every team deals away its first pick.

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