Bears Draft Bold Moves, Fans Buzzing

0:00It's April 25th, NFL News. Today starts now, AI powered in game ready. I'm Cory with the story. Chicago Bears made some bold moves in the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging safety Dylan Thianiman with the 25th overall pick in the first round. They followed up on day two by grabbing Iowa Center Logan Jones at 57 and trading back from 60 to land Stanford tied in Sam Roosh. Later, they added LSU wide receiver, Xavier on Thomas to round out their early hole. GM Ryan Polz stuck to his best player available strategy passing on immediate needs like defensive tackle. Diamonds a versatile defender who shut down Penn State and College with a game-sealing pick in double over time. Jones was the first center off the board, bringing athleticism and grit to a spot that's needed shoring up long-term. Fans are buzzing about these picks, especially Thianiman, who's already got Viking supporters fuming. Roosh stands out as a strong run blocker with upside

1:01while Jones is nasty in the trenches. No splash he fixes for the biggest holes yet, but Polz clearly trusts his board. Meanwhile, the Viking shipped edge rusher, Jonathan Greenert to the Eagles for two-third rounders and he cashed in big on a new deal. Good riddance for Bears fans as it clears the division path a bit. These selections give Chicago a solid foundation on defense in the line, setting up for more depth in later rounds. Keep an eye on how they joke on training camp.