Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft guide: Biggest needs, names to know and draft-day options
The Chicago Bears are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, with key needs in EDGE Rusher, Safety, Offensive Line, and Interior Defensive Line. The team has options to trade up or down from their No. 25 pick to address these needs.
The Chicago Bears are set to participate in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting Thursday night and concluding on Saturday. The team's biggest needs include an EDGE Rusher to complement Montez Sweat, a Safety to replace Jaquan Brisker, an Offensive Lineman, particularly a left tackle and a long-term center, and an Interior Defensive Lineman to bolster the run defense. The Bears can potentially find these players in various rounds, with top prospects including TJ Parker, Dillon Thieneman, and Max Iheanachor. The team has the option to trade up from their No. 25 pick if the right player is available or trade down to accumulate more draft capital. General Manager Ryan Poles has a history of trading down and may consider this strategy again.
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