Bears Draft: Offensive Line Talent Abounds

0:00It's April 22nd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear need at offensive tackle. Their second round pick from last year, Ozzy Trabalo, ruptured his patellar tendon in the wildcard win over Green Bay and will miss most of them. Season. That leaves a whole up front as veterans like Braxton Jones, The Obenadette, and new guy, Jedrick Will's Jr. battle for the left tackle spot. Trapilo earned that starting gig late last season, holding it down from week 12 through the playoffs before the injury hit. Jones and Benadette got chances earlier, but couldn't lock it in. Now the Bears won more competition and depth, even with defensive needs screaming louder. Team has four picks in the top 89, perfect for grabbing top talent with the best player available approach. Offensive line coach Dan Roushara says there's still work to do, so they're eyeing tackles who bring size, versatility, and pass protection skills.

1:02Standouts include Clemson's Blake Miller in Round 1, a durable guy with over 54 college games who could flip sides and start quick. Round 2 brings Utah's Caleb Lomu, sack-free last year, with sharp football IQ. Later rounds offer big bodies like Northwestern 6-foot-7, Caleb Tiernan, or Texas A&M's Demetrius Crownover. For depth behind anchors like, Darnell Wright. With options in every round down to Missouri's Keegan Tross as a project, Bears can build a stronger line fast, draft weeks here, and Chicago's poise to protect their quarterback for the long haul.