Bears' Draft Pick: Offense or Defense?

0:00On March 24th, the Chicago Bears hold the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Recent mod drafts mostly pointed them adding a defensive player there. That's because their defense had a tough year, struggling against both the run and the pass, though they did force some turnovers. Still, history tells a different story. Every team picking 25th from 2018 through 2025 win offense. That includes quarterbacks like Jackson Dart to the Giants last year, offensive tackles such as Jordan Morgan for the Packers, and tight ends like... Dalton concaiied for the Bills or Hayden Hurst for the Ravens back in 2018. Fans and analysts get why Moxleyne defense, but the Bears have offensive gaps too. They just traded wide receiver DJ Moore, opening up needs there. Plus, left tackle is wide open in training camp, so a falling Lyman could tempt them. General manager Ryan Poles might follow that trend anyway. The Bears also have two second round picks and the 89th overall in round three,

1:02giving flexibility to address defense later if they grab. Offense early. Every draft class is unique, but this pattern makes the Bears choice at 25-1 to watch closely as the offseason unfolds. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.