Bears' King: Drafting for Offensive Line, Secondary

0:00It's April 22nd, from breaking news to Sunday match-ups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Chicago Bears' assistant general manager, Jeff King, stepped up for his first pre-draft media session this week after 12 years with the team. Working alongside GM Ryan Poles, he broke down their plans heading into the 2026 NFL draft, focusing on key spots like the offensive line, and secondary. The center position stands out as a weak spot, with veteran Garrett Bradbury locked in just for this season, and no clear long-term fix. The draft class is thin there, but the Bears have put in the work, hosting 30 visits with standouts like Kansas State's Sam Hecht and Kentucky's. Jager Burton. Meanwhile, older prospects are shaking things up, since players stick around college longer these days. Take Miami-Ed rusher Aqim Mesador, who's already 25 but seen as elite at his spot. King hinted they might not shy away from him if he slides to their 25th pick. At safety, they beefed up by signing Kobe Bryant to a 3-year, $40 million deal, after losing

1:05Kevin Byard III and Juquan Briskar. King stressed the flexibility now, with guys like Cam Lewis and Elijah Hicks stepping up, saying they're set to compete tomorrow if needed, but always. Open to adding more. Day 1 of the draft kicks off Thursday night, so we'll see exactly how these talks play out on the board.