Bears' Draft Surprise: Coaching Over New Blood

0:00On April 26th, Chicago Bears fans got a surprise in the 2026 NFL draft. No edge rushers picked it all. The team only added one defensive lineman, taking defensive tackle Jordan Van Den Berg from Georgia Tech in the sixth round as their last choice. Head coach Ben Johnson broke it down smooth, saying the staff can coach up the current roster better. He highlighted Montess' sweat's complete game last year and Austin Booker's growth once he got healthy. That move lessened folks puzzled, especially after big investments in the D line. Dio O'Dangbo signed a three-year, $48 million deal last offseason with $32 million guaranteed, but a torn Achilles sidelined, him after eight games in just one sec. Meanwhile, second-round pick Schemar Turner from last year battled an ankle-tweaken camp in a torn ACL and Wigate, keeping him out most of the season. Bears need both these guys healthy to prove their worth. Johnson bets on coaching tweaks and these returns sparking the past rush.

1:02If he clicks, Chicago s front could dominate without new draft blood. That s your NFL news today update. AI powered and always on.