Bears Draft: Strong Secondary, Holes Remain

0:00On April 26, Chicago Bears hit the 2026 NFL Draft, needing help on the defensive line, secondary and offensive line. GM Ryan Poles tackled all three spots, but the secondary got the biggest boost. ESPN's Mel Kuiper Jr. slapped them with a B grade overall, calling it up and down. They snagged safety, Dylan Theanaman at the 25th pick in Round 1, a total steal according to Kuiper. Then in Round 2, they grabbed Senator Logan Jones to fill the gap left by Drew Dahlman's surprise retirement at age 27 after his pro bowl. Year. Fans and analysts see the secondary picks like Cornerback, Malik Muhammad as smart moves, especially with injury worries at corner. Depth pieces like Keeshawn Elliott helped too, but the draft didn't wow everyone. Kuiper praised those early grabs, but dinged them for skipping big investments at offensive tackle and edge rusher. Their only defensive line ad was Jordan Van Den Berg in Round 6, more of a backup

1:00than a game changer. Picks like Sam Rausch and Zavion Thomas are interesting, but not for major needs. Bears still got holes at tackle depth and edge, but training camp gives time to wheel and deal before the season drops. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.