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Dillon Thieneman Film Breakdown & Bears Day 2 Targets | The Offseason
On Episode 9 of The Offseason, Anthony Herron joined Cassie Carlson to react to the Bears selecting Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick. Big Ant also breaks down Dillon Thieneman's film and projects what Thieneman will add to the Bears defense. Plus, there is a lot of talent still on the board heading into Day 2 of the draft. Big Ant gives us potential Bears targets to keep an eye on when the Bears are on the clock.
The 2026 NFL Draft is back, and the Chicago Bears have a chance to make a major splash.
Follow along for live updates and player selections from Day 2 of the NFL Draft, where the Bears have three picks in the next two rounds.
2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 Live Updates and Selections
7:10 - Terrell brothers reunite
The Falcons have selected Avieon Terrell, a defensive back from Clemson.
The Falcons also have AJ Terrell on their roster, Avieon's brother. The siblings are reunited in Atlanta as a cornerback duo.
6:55 - Detroit trades up as defensive linemen continue to fly
So far, six defensive linemen have come off the board in Round 2: four EDGE rushers and two DTs.
Three EDGE rushers are still on the board that could fit well with the Bears:
Illinois' Gabe Jacas
Mizzou's Zion Young
Penn State's Dani Dennis-Sutton
The Lions just took Michigan's Derrick Moore.
6:45 - The run on defensive linemen continues
The Chiefs, Bengals and Saints have all taken defensive linemen in the second round.
The Chiefs took R. Mason Thomas, the Bengals took Cashius Howell and the Saints took Christen Miller.
The Bears might need to jump up the board if they want a pass rusher in round two.
6:30 - Defensive linemen are coming off the board
EDGE rusher TJ Parker and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald were mocked to be selected by the Bears in plenty of simulations.
They've both gone off the board early in the second round.
6:10 - San Francisco opens the second round
The 49ers have selected Ole Miss receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to open the second round.
The Bears were connected to him during their draft process, but he goes at No. 33 overall.
6:00 - Welcome back to the Draft
The NFL Draft is officially open again for Day Two.
The Bears have picks No. 57, 60 and 89.
3:50 - Thieneman is a Bear
The salutations and introductions are done. Thieneman is the newest Bears' safety.
His introductory press conference shared why he's a great fit at Halas Hall.
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New Bears safety Dillon Thieneman eager to get started in Chicago
New Bears' safety Dillon Thieneman speaks to the media shortly after arriving to Chicago at Bears' Halas Hall.
2:40 PM - Welcome to Chicago, Dillon Thieneman
The Bears' first-round pick is in the building.
After attending the draft in Pittsburgh on Thuesday, Thieneman flew to Chicago and will be introduced as a Bear.
2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 Player selections
Round 2
33. San Francisco: De'Zhaun Stribling, WR - Ole Miss
34. Arizona: Chase Bisontis, OG - Texas A&M
35. Buffalo: TJ Parker, EDGE - Clemson
36. Houston (From Las Vegas): Kayden McDonald, DT - Ohio State
37. N.Y. Giants: Colton Hood, CB - Tennessee
38. Las Vegas (From Houston): Treydan Stukes, DB - Arizona
39. Cleveland: Denzel Boston, WR - Washington
40. Kansas City: R. Mason Thomas, EDGE - Oklahoma
41. Cincinnati: Cashius Howell, EDGE - Texas A&M
42. New Orleans: Christen Miller, DT - Georgia
43. Miami: Jacob Rodriguez, LB - Texas Tech
44. Detroit (From N.Y. Jets): Derrick Moore, EDGE - Michigan
45. Baltimore: Zion Young, EDGE - Missouri
46. Tampa Bay: Josiah Trotter, LB - Missouri
47. Pittsburgh (From Indianapolis): Germie Bernard, WR - Alabama
48. Atlanta: Avieon Terrell, CB - Clemson
49. Minnesota
50. N.Y. Jets (From Detroit)
51. Carolina
52. Green Bay
53. Pittsburgh
54. Philadelphia
55. L.A. Chargers
56. Jacksonville
57. Chicago
58. San Francisco
59. Houston
60. Chicago
61. L.A. Rams
62. Denver
63. New England
64. Seattle
Round 3
65. Arizona
66. Buffalo
67. Las Vegas
68. Philadelphia
69. Titans
70. Cleveland
71. Washington
72. Cincinnati
73. New Orleans
74. Cleveland
75. Miami
76. Pittsburgh
77. Tampa Bay
78. Indianapolis
79. Atlanta
80. Baltimore
81. Jacksonville
82. Minnesota
83. Carolina
84. Green Bay
85. Pittsburgh
86. L.A. Chargers
87. Miami
88. Jacksonville
89. Chicago
90. San Francisco
91. Houston
92. Dallas
93. L.A. Rams
94. Miami
95. New England
96. Seattle
97. Minnesota*
98. Philadelphia*
99. Pittsburgh*
100. Jacksonville* (from Detroit)
Chicago Bears Day 2 biggest needs
The Bears knocked off a big need on Thursday when they selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.
They still have needs to fill.
What they're saying:
According to experts, the Bears still need defensive line help.
On Day 2 in rounds two and three, the Bears could target an EDGE rusher and defensive tackle. They could also use a young receiver after trading DJ Moore to Buffalo, too.
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