Bears Prioritize Vets Over Sewell in Draft

0:00On April 6th, Chicago Bears fans, with the first month of free agency done, the team's eyes are on the 2026 NFL Draft to fix their linebacker group. They cut ties with Tremaine Edmonds, brought back to Marco Jackson, and added Devon Bush, who set to start alongside TJ Edwards, who missed time. Last year with a fractured fibula, Bush gives them a solid starter option, while Jackson edges out others for depth based on his play. That puts guys like Noah Sewell, Rubin Hibbalide II, and Jack Sanborn further down the list, especially if injuries hit. Sewell, the 23-year-old in his third year, battled major setbacks last season, including a torn Achilles late in the year, plus elbow, and concussion issues. He only played 13 games with nine starts, and his stats showed real weakness in past coverage. Earlier this week, reports highlighted how his limited availability hurts his case, with poor grades allowing big plays through the air. The Bears chose proven bets like Bush and Jackson overbanking on him.

1:02Meanwhile, as Sewell hits the final year of his rookie deal, a draft pick in the first three rounds could push him out the door for good, giving Chicago more reliable options up front. That's the story for today. In a failed news today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the story.