The Bears are willing to draft a quarterback if the right opportunity presents itself, general manager Ryan Pace said on a conference call Tuesday.
"We're always going to take the best player available," Pace said. "If a quarterback was there and he was the highest guy on our board in a strong way, we would consider that.
"Let's face it, the draft is risky enough. When you deviate from taking best player, I think you just increase your risk."
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The Bears own seven selections in this draft, including two second-round picks at No. 43 and No. 50 overall.
Trubisky, 25, is entering the fourth and final season under his rookie contract with the Bears. He was inconsistent in 2019, completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 3,138 yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 15 starts. The Bears went 8-8 and missed the playoffs.
Foles, 31, was acquired by the Bears in a trade with the Jaguars in March. Foles completed 65.8 percent of his passes for 736 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions over four games in 2019. Foles has started 48 games over his eight years in the league and was the MVP of Super Bowl LII.
The Bears haven't come to a decision on whether they will pick up Trubisky's fifth-year option for 2021, Pace said Tuesday. The team has until May 4 to make that call.