The Hits Keep On Coming: Odeyingbo joins a long list of Bears defenders currently sidelined by injury.

All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson remains sidelined after undergoing core muscle surgery following an injury sustained in Week 2.

Nickel back Kyler Gordon was placed on injured reserve before a Week 8 loss to the Ravens with groin and calf injuries.

Rookie defensive lineman Shemar Turner tore his ACL against the Ravens, and defensive end Dominique Robinson sustained an ankle injury that kept him out against the Bengals.

Ben Johnson on the Bears’ defensive injuries: “It feels like we take some strides at particular positions, then we take some steps back. It’s wild. I felt like we had a solution there with Shemar at defensive end a couple weeks ago. Then we lost him. Then we finally get (Austin) Booker back and we lose Dayo. So, it’s a little bit of give and take. That’s the NFL season. That happens. And so, we’ll have guys step up.”

With today’s 3 p.m. trade deadline looming, Johnson said: “I know Ryan (Poles) and his crew have been doing their due diligence all throughout the fall, all the way up until (Tuesday) to make sure we’re turning over every stone to make sure if there’s a way that we can improve this roster, we’ll do that. But I feel good about the guys we have on the roster currently.”

Adam Hoge: While Maxx Crosby is the one target that can completely transform this defense, let’s talk about a more realistic option that could come at a more realistic price: Trey Hendrickson.

The Bengals are reportedly still asking for a first-round pick for the 30-year-old pass rusher, but considering he costs about $7.5 million for the rest of the season, has been dealing with a nagging hip injury, and would essentially be a nine-game rental (barring a contract extension), that price seems completely unrealistic.

The Bengals rarely ever trade away players mid-season, so maybe they’ll hold firm on their asking price, but should they budge, the Bears would be wise to make a phone call.

Personally, I wouldn’t give up anything more than a third-round pick, but given the need at the position, Hendrickson’s familiarity with Dennis Allen’s defense, and the impact he could still have in December, I’d consider the move.

The Bears would need to clear some cap space to make it happen (they currently have about $6.7 million in cap room) and would need to feel comfortable with the medicals. It’s a risky move, but also one that could pay off big.

Trading for Hendrickson, resting him for a few more weeks and unleashing him around Thanksgiving could give the Bears the pass rush ammo they desperately need for a realistic playoff push.

Adam Jahns: If the Bears are looking for a young pass rusher with potential, Raiders DE Tyree Wilson could be an option. The Raiders drafted Wilson (6-5, 263 pounds) with the No. 7 pick in 2023.

He hasn’t become a full-time starter for the Raiders. But he could benefit from a change of scenery and scheme change. Wilson would be under contract for one more season with his rookie contract. But any team that acquires him would have the opportunity to extend that by a year by exercising his fifth-year option, if he plays well.

Patrick Norton: When it comes to getting pressure on the quarterback, there’s no doubt the Bears need all the help they can get. Through nine weeks, the Bears rank 20th in the NFL in sacks with only 17 — 23 behind the first-place Denver Broncos.

Odeyingbo’s injury certainly changes the equation for the Bears ahead of the deadline, but I’m not convinced the defense can’t be markedly improved with some extra help in the secondary.

Saints DB Alontae Taylor checks a lot of boxes that make him an appealing candidate. He’s not only very familiar with Dennis Allen’s scheme — he’s exceptionally versatile within it, too. Taylor’s bread and butter is as a nickel back, but he’s capable and comfortable playing outside.

His contract is a plus, too. He’s an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season on a one-win Saints team that has no business holding commodities like the 26-year-old corner past today’s deadline.

The Bears' signing of C.J. Gardner-Johnson last week was a nice midseason bandage. But without a concrete timetable for either Jaylon Johnson or Kyler Gordon to return from injury, the unit could still use some depth. Taylor makes sense as a low-cost, low-risk add.