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Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DT | CRITICAL | Round 1 | Run defense is the biggest weakness — Bears allowed the most yards before contact on designed runs in the NFL (804 yards); need multiple interior defensive linemen to fix this |
| 2 | EDGE | HIGH | Round 2 | Pass rush ranked 27th in pressure rate (31.5%); released Tremaine Edmunds; need a true pass rusher capable of consistent QB pressure alongside existing players |
| 3 | S | HIGH | Round 2 | Signed Coby Bryant (CB) but safety is a key gap; secondary lost key pieces and needs a playmaking free safety after trading DJ Moore to BUF for cap flexibility |
| 4 | WR | HIGH | Round 2 | Traded DJ Moore to Buffalo; now rely on Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III as primary receivers; need a veteran complement or high-upside rookie to support Caleb Williams |
| 5 | OC | HIGH | Round 2 | Center position is a glaring need after Dalman retired; Bears need a quality starter at the pivot to protect Caleb Williams and anchor the offensive line |
| 6 | LB | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Released Tremaine Edmunds; linebacker corps will have new faces and needs a rangy, active player capable of coverage and run-stopping in Ben Johnson's defense |
Draft Strategy
Balanced Approach
This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.
Team Info
Chicago
City
Bears
Nickname
NFC
Conference
North
Division
2026 Draft Picks
7
Total Picks
1
Round 1
4
Top 3 Rounds
0
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 25 | #25 | OWN | - |
| Rd 2 | 57 | #57 | OWN | - |
| Rd 2 | 60 | #60 | TRADE | BUF |
| Rd 3 | 89 | #89 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 129 | #129 | TRADE | LAR |
| Rd 7 | 239 | #239 | TRADE | PHI |
| Rd 7 | 241 | #241 | OWN | - |
Needs Summary
1
DT
CRITICAL
2
EDGE
HIGH
3
S
HIGH
4
WR
HIGH
5
OC
HIGH
6
LB
MEDIUM
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Braxton Jones
OT
FREE AGENCY
from CHI
Re-signed on 1-year deal
Case Keenum
QB
FREE AGENCY
from CHI
$4.0M/yr
2yr
Coby Bryant
S
FREE AGENCY
from SEA
$13.3M/yr
3yr
Devin Bush
LB
FREE AGENCY
from CLE
$10.0M/yr
3yr
D'Marco Jackson
LB
FREE AGENCY
from CHI
$5.2M/yr
2yr
Elijah Hicks
S
FREE AGENCY
from CHI
Re-signed on 1-year deal
Garrett Bradbury
C
TRADE
from NE
Traded 2027 5th-round pick to New England Patriots to acquire center
Jedrick Wills
OT
FREE AGENCY
from FA
1-year deal; offensive tackle depth
Kalif Raymond
WR
FREE AGENCY
from DET
$5.1M/yr
1yr
Kentavius Street
DT
FREE AGENCY
from ATL
Signed; DC Dennis Allen previously coached Street during his career-best season with Saints in 2022
Neville Gallimore
DT
FREE AGENCY
from IND
$6.0M/yr
2yr
− Losses
DJ Moore
WR
TRADE
to BUF
Traded DJ Moore and a 5th-round pick to Buffalo Bills for a 2nd-round pick; cap hit would have been $24.5M
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR
FREE AGENCY
to ATL
Signed with Atlanta Falcons; spent one year in Chicago
Tremaine Edmunds
LB
RELEASE
to NYG
$12.0M/yr
3yr