The Allen Robinson contract situation has taken a turn for the worse, it appears.
According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Robinson asked the Bears about the possibility of a trade after the two sides continue to be far apart in contract extension talks.
Semantics matter here. Biggs isn’t reporting that Robinson requested a trade. But the fact it’s even coming up is an ominous sign.
NFL contract negotiations often get worse before they get better. Remember when the Saints were shopping RB Alvin Kamara because they too couldn’t reach common ground on a new deal?
Kamara just inked a five-year, $75 million extension with New Orleans.
It seems highly unlikely that the Bears would actually consider trading Robinson. He’s the team’s most important offensive weapon. Chicago’s already questionable passing attack would be downright brutal without No. 12 on the outside.
Bears players took to Twitter with an #ExtendAR campaign, proof of just how valued he is around Halas Hall.
The fastest way for GM Ryan Pace to lose this team is by allowing one of its leaders to be disrespected and discarded. Robinson deserves better, and he deserves a new contract.