Bears Strengthen Secondary with Thieneman, Bryant

0:00On April 24, Chicago Bears just locked down their secondary in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, snagging safety, Dylan. The enemy from Oregon at the 25th overall pick. He's pairing up with their fresh free agent signing, Kobe Bryant, to form a dynamic 1-2 punch at safety that brings serious speed to the back end. Everyone figured the Bears would target defense early, and this move fits perfect since they need to clamp down on those explosive plays from opponents. The enemy stands out with his sharp past coverage skills and reliable tackling no misshots, which should make him a quick hit with fans and coaches right away. With this duo in place, the Bears' defense is gearing up to be way tougher against the past, setting them up strong for whatever comes next. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.