How interested were Bears in signing Saquon Barkley? New ‘Hard Knocks’ episode reveals

"Bears' level of interest in signing Saquon Barkley revealed in new 'Hard Knocks' episode"

Saquon Barkley was a highly sought-after free agent in the NFL, with the Giants ultimately losing him to the Eagles in a three-year, $37.5 million deal. The Bears were rumored to have driven up the price for Barkley, leading the Giants to worry about him going to a division rival. While the Eagles ultimately signed Barkley, the Bears signed D'Andre Swift away from them. This potentially impacted Barkley's free agency period, with the Giants feeling uneasy about the situation. The Bears' involvement in the running back ...