How Mitch Trubisky, Steelers help Bears get No. 1 selection in 2024

An earlier version of this article said that the Bears would get the first overall choice in the 2024 draft thanks to Mitch Trubisky and the Steelers.

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The Bears, who are vying with the Carolina Panthers for the No. 1 overall draft selection in 2024, were greatly affected by the Pittsburgh Steelers' most recent two games against the New England Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals.

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Trubisky threw for 307 yards and two scores on 63.5% passing in the two contests.

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How Mitch Trubisky, Steelers help Bears get No. 1 selection in 2024

The Bears, who are vying with the Carolina Panthers for the No. 1 overall draft selection in 2024, were greatly affected by the Pittsburgh Steelers' most recent two games against the New England Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals.

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