Bears Draft Seven Rookies, Prep for 2026 Season

0:00It's April 27th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. The Chicago Bears just wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging seven fresh rookies to bolster the squad. They kicked it off with safety Dylan Thinemmen in the first round at pick number 25, then added center Logan Jones, Tideon Sam Rush. Why receive Rezebian Thomas, Cornerback Malik Muhammad, Linebacker Keeshawn Elliott, and defensive tackle Jordan Van Den Berg, rookie mini-camp hits next, either May 1st through 4th or May 8th through 11th at Hollis Hall, where these new guys in undrafted tree, agents will first hit the field together. Fans are buzzing after the bear's strong 2025 season, expecting a loaded schedule with plenty of prime time spots once the full slate. Drops in May, probably around the second week, OTA star May 27th through 29th and June 2nd through 4th. Blending vets and rookies, followed by mandatory mini-camp June 9th through 11th, the last

1:02big practice push before summer break. Training camp fires up in late July, Ben Johnson's second go round is head coach, likely with joint sessions to sharpen that edge for the fall grind.