Chicago Bears Star Threatens Retirement Over Packers Trade Hours Before Deadline — “I’M NOT WEARING GREEN AND GOLD"
Chicago, IL – November 1, 2025 – With the NFL trade deadline closing in, the Chicago Bears have sparked league-wide buzz after informing veteran defensive tackle Andrew Billings that he is being placed on the trade block. Multiple league sources confirm that his agent has already begun fielding calls as Chicago looks to reshuffle its defensive front.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, several playoff-contending teams have shown interest, sensing a low-cost opportunity to acquire an interior run-stuffer with starter experience. Billings, 30, has seen his snap count trimmed in favor of younger linemen as the Bears continue their long-term rebuild.
Through seven games in 2025, Billings has recorded 18 tackles and two tackles for loss — steady production, but not enough to guarantee his roster security when Chicago begins prioritizing youth and cap flexibility. That uncertainty has placed him squarely in late-deadline discussions.
What blindsided fans, however, wasn’t the trade news — it was Billings’ furious response to rumors linking him to the Bears’ oldest and most hated rival: the Green Bay Packers. When asked about the possibility, the veteran didn’t hesitate — he burned the narrative to the ground himself.
“IF THEY TRADE ME TO GREEN BAY, I’LL RETIRE BEFORE I EVER WEAR THAT SHADE OF GREEN. I DIDN’T GROW UP IN CHICAGO, BUT I BECAME A BEAR HERE. I’VE BLED BLUE AND ORANGE THROUGH EVERY BLOCK, EVERY SNAP,”
Billings said.
He followed with an even stronger statement:
“I’M NOT PUTTING ON THAT G, NOT FOR MONEY, NOT FOR PLAYING TIME, NOT FOR ANYTHING. SOME COLORS JUST DON’T BELONG ON YOUR BACK — AND RIVALRY STILL MEANS SOMETHING IN THIS LEAGUE.”
With Green Bay now firmly out of the picture, interest is reportedly shifting toward several AFC teams looking for veteran interior help — including the Browns, Texans, and Dolphins. Billings’ power, experience, and locker-room presence remain appealing, even if he’s no longer a long-term piece in Chicago.
For the Bears, the move represents a continued youth-first direction under GM Ryan Poles. For Billings, the next 72 hours will decide everything: stay in Chicago… or find a new home — anywhere except Lambeau Field.
NFL trade deadline countdown: 4 days. Stay tuned.
Cowboys’ Jaydon Blue Ready to Make His Mark After Injury Sidelines Him for Two Weeks
Sidelined nearly two weeks with a heel bruise, rookie Jaydon Blue is back on the field as the Cowboys get set for their final preseason test.
Good news for Jaydon Blue, the rookie running back of the Dallas Cowboys, who had been sidelined for nearly two weeks with a heel bruise but has now been cleared to play. He is set to make his preseason debut Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. With the regular-season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4, his return comes at the perfect time.
Blue suffered the injury during an August 7 practice in Oxnard when a teammate stepped on his foot, keeping him out of practices and preseason games. On Tuesday, he was a full participant in practice and didn’t hesitate to confirm his availability.
“I'm feeling great. I feel like I'm back to myself. I had to sit for the past two weeks. I'm just ready to get on the field and be able to play against a different team.”
Before the setback, the fifth-round pick out of Texas had already been turning heads among coaches and teammates. During training camp, he earned rare first-team reps and pulled off a spectacular one-handed catch that many labeled as “the catch of the camp so far,” showcasing his athletic ability. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer also noted the rookie had been “trending positively” toward a return.
The timing of his comeback is crucial for Dallas, especially after the team’s rushing attack showed inconsistencies during preseason play. The Cowboys managed just 51 yards on the ground against the Baltimore Ravens, a sharp drop from the 148 yards they put up in their opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Blue’s explosiveness and versatility as both a runner and receiver could provide the boost the backfield needs.
Competition in the position group remains tight, with Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams, and fellow rookie Phil Mafah all fighting for playing time. Still, Blue is determined to take advantage of every snap on Friday.
“It felt great being back out here,” he said after practice. “I was having a great camp before I went down. I know a lot of these guys, and the coaches know what I can do on the football field. I'm just ready to showcase that in a game this Friday,” he added, according to the Cowboys’ official website.
As the Cowboys prepare for their final test before the regular season, Blue’s return adds fresh energy to a unit looking for consistency. His playmaking ability and resilience after injury make him one of the most anticipated players of Dallas’ preseason.
