The Bears are fresh off an NFC North title but will be looking to use their 2026 NFL Draft picks to bolster their Super Bowl chances.

Safety Dillon Thieneman not only is the second-best player at his position in this draft but at No. 25 he is exactly what they needed to fill out their lineup card.

The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived, where the Bears will welcome a new rookie class to the fold. See where Chicago will be picking each round.

According to Over The Cap, the Chicago Bears restructured the contracts of tight end Cole Kmet and right guard Jonah Jackson to free up $10.375 million in cap space. That’s about enough to cover their 2026 draft class, but since those guys aren’t normally signed immediately, they could be freeing up space for a player trade or a free agent.

Cassie Carlson, Anthony Herron and Tina Nguyen host Bears Draft Live on Fox Chicago. The crew gets you ready for Night 1 of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Who will the Bears target in the 1st round? Anthony breaks down multiple draft prospects,