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Bears Draft: Thieneman, Jones, Roush, & Thomas

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The Chicago Bears bolstered their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, securing four picks in the first two rounds. They drafted safety Dillon Thieneman, center Logan Jones, tight end Sam Roush, and wide receiver Zavion Thomas. On day three, they added cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg. The draft received mixed but mostly positive reviews, with Thienemans selection being particularly praised. While some criticized the team for reaching on day two picks and neglecting edge rushers, the new class is expected to provide more weapons up front and defensive playmakers, potentially igniting the Bears playoff push next season.

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Bears Draft: Thieneman, Jones, Roush, & Thomas

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bears Draft: Thieneman, Jones, Roush, & Thomas. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00It's April 26th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Chicago Bears wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft with a solid haul, grabbing four picks in the first two rounds to plug keyholes. They snagged safety Dylan Dynaman from Oregon at number 25 overall, a versatile defender ready to start right away. One came center Logan Jones in round two, tied in Sam Rush, and wide receiver Xavier on Thomas to boost the offense around Caleb Williams. On day three, they added high upside talent like cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Kishan Elliott, and defensive tackle Jordan Van Den Bird from South Africa, all guys with athletic traits that could pay off big. Experts gave mixed but mostly positive reactions, with grades landing around a B average across outlets like ESPN, NFL.com, and Pro Football. Focus. Fans and analysts love Tynaman filling the safety void after free agency losses, calling

1:03him instinctive with six picks in college. Some knocked the bears for reaches on day two picks, and skipping edge rushers or tackles until late, despite needs opposite Montess sweat. Still, Jones got props as a top center for the zone scheme, and Roosh as a blocking tight end compliment. Overall, this class gives new coach Ben Johnson. More weapons up front and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen Playmakers in the back end could be THE. Spark Chicago needs to push deeper in the playoffs next season.

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