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With the Chicago Bears picking at 25 overall in the first round, the odds on them landing an impact player were low. Sure, the prospect at 25 was bound to be a rookie contributor, and there was always a chance he could have won a starting role in 2026, but Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman was the […]
Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! So let me set the scene for our discussion. I have been watching NFL Drafts since the early 1990s, mocking draft scenarios and rooting for player X or Y to drop to the Bears at our pick. I cannot tell you how often I have rooted for a player to drop […]
The first round of the NFL Draft broke perfectly for the Chicago Bears when Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman fell. The Bears were able to stay at 25 and draft the best player available while filling a roster hole. “It just happened for this one that the sequence landed right on a need,” General Manager Ryan […]
The Chicago Bears are starting to draft like a team that is playing with house money. A year after drafting Colston Loveland and Luther Burden as the BPA flex that many have been wishing for, Ryan Poles once again utilizes his patience to select the best player on the board in Dillon Thieneman. Beyond that, […]
The Chicago Bears unexpectedly took Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick last night, and having the best player available align with a massive need in the secondary was as perfect an outcome as general manager Ryan Poles could have hoped for. The first round, in general, has left things pretty good for […]
The Bears made one of the more heralded selections in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. The No. 19 overall player on my board, Thieneman was seen as the consensus top safety in the class behind Ohio State’s Caleb Downs, who went No. 11 overall to the […]
After every pick of the NFL Draft, we’ll jump on our 2nd City Gridiron channel to share some quick thoughts about the Chicago Bears’ selections. All these shows will be quick hitters, jam-packed with info about our new Bears, and be available in both video and audio versions. Join our hosts and draft experts Ari […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS 2026 NFL Draft: Bears pick Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 The Bears have had an opening in the starting lineup alongside newcomer Coby Bryant, and Thieneman will get the inside track to win the job. SI bloke says “Bears Still Have Work to do at Safety Even With […]
With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. Based off the consensus, it was a surprise to see Thieneman still available with the No. 25 pick. I had him as the No. 19 player on my big board, while the PFSN expert consensus ranked him […]
We’ll compile all our articles, podcasts, and videos about the Chicago Bears’ draft picks in the story stream below, and we’ll also update this tracker as the picks are made and trades are executed. Here are Chicago’s current selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Round 2: 57 Overall Round 2: 60 Overall (from the Buffalo […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NFL Draft couldn’t have fallen better for the Chicago Bears, as versatile safety Dillon Thieneman […]
The Bears drafted Dillon Thieneman, safety, out of Oregon on Thursday night with the 25th overall pick. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Bears are getting: Thienemann has been an impact player across two schools in all three seasons of his collegiate career. He’s a versatile chess piece for a […]
The Chicago Bears stayed put in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and with the 25th overall selection, they took Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. According to the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, Thieneman is the first Bears safety in the first round of the draft since USC’s Mark Carrier in 1990. This is also […]
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 […]
After an interesting start to the NFL Draft that saw Carnell Tate as the first Ohio State player off the board and Arvell Reese go to the Giants, the Kansas City Chiefs traded up with the Cleveland Browns for the 6th selection in the draft, and the trade was textbook value. The Chiefs gave up […]
NFL Draft coverage on ESPN and the NFL Network isn’t for everyone. Some football fans want a more team-specific discussion, which is why we’re providing a Chicago Bears-centered night on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel. Join Bill Zimmerman at 7:00 p.m. (CT) tonight for some Bears talk all the way through Chicago’s pick. He’ll […]
The start of the 2026 NFL Draft is merely a few hours away. We’ve all waited long enough to see what the Bears will do in the first round, whether they stay put at No. 25 or trade out of it in either direction. You’re here for a mock draft. There’s no use in drawing […]
Hold the phones, ladies and gentlemen of the Chicago Bears fandom. Just when you thought it was all but locked in that the Bears would go with a defensive player, specifically a tackle or end, with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft (as Peter Schrager did in his final mock by […]
The week of the 2026 NFL Draft is finally upon us, which means it’s time for Aaron Leming’s final seven-round Chicago Bears mock draft of the cycle. With an impeccable record for correctly picking players (two correct picks in two years), fans can confidently take this to the bank. Frankly, it’s probably not even worth […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to start tonight at 7:00 (CT), and there are only eight minutes between first-round picks now. So if you’re planning on tuning in for the Chicago Bears’ selection at 25 overall, you should tune in at approximately 1o:20 p.m. (CT). That’s what the math says anyway. If the draft […]
It is officially Draft Day! The first round of the NFL Draft is tonight, and yesterday, we published our first and last full first-round mock draft. You can check that out here. Now, let’s get Chicago Bears-focused completely, and let’s take a look at what the Bears could do with all their picks over the […]
For his entire time as the Chicago Bears’ general manager, Ryan Poles has shown a willingness to move around in the draft in order to get the players he wants. While he’s not averse to taking deals, the fact of the matter is that most of his trades, like most of the trades throughout the […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL DENMASTER KEN’S ANNUAL ONE-TIME-ONLY MOCK DRAFT BEARSSSSSS How Bears Tight End Colston Loveland Plans to Handle New Offensive Role Loveland’s goal as stated towards Chicago’s 2026 opponents: “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women” Key Takeaways From the Bears’ Final Media […]
Here’s everything you’ll need to watch the 2026 NFL Draft, otherwise known as the 91st Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting Where is the NFL Draft? The draft is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium. When is the NFL Draft? 7:00 pm CT, Thursday, April 23 (Round 1) 6:00 pm […]
Continuing this series, where I highlight my top ten favorite running backs from the upcoming NFL draft class, the current or former pro they remind me of most, and whether I see them as a fit for Ben Johnson’s offense this season for the Chicago Bears. Remember, these are NOT fantasy rankings or even who I think will […]