Best Pick, Most Exciting and more: 2026 NFL Draft superlatives for the Chicago Bears' draft class
Here are our draft superlatives for the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Class, including the best pick, the most exciting pick and the most intruiging pick.
Here are our draft superlatives for the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Class, including the best pick, the most exciting pick and the most intruiging pick.
NFL Draft 2026: Chicago Bears fill needs but miss chance for impact: Telander
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, breaks down the Bears’ underwhelming draft and the uncertainty that defines the NFL’s most popular offseason spectacle.
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, breaks down the Bears’ underwhelming draft and the uncertainty that defines the NFL’s most popular offseason spectacle.
Why Ben Johnson is ahead of the curve with offensive personnel | Chicago Sports Tonight
FS1's Danny Parkins joined Cassie Carlson on a Monday edition of CST. What does Danny think of the Bears draft class? Was Danny surprised that Ryan Poles wasn't more aggressive on Day 2 in a trade up scenario? Also, Danny explains why draft big boards aren't always the end-all, be-all to draft evaluation and why Ben Johnson is ahead of the curve with how he's assembling offensive personnel.
FS1's Danny Parkins joined Cassie Carlson on a Monday edition of CST. What does Danny think of the Bears draft class? Was Danny surprised that Ryan Poles wasn't more aggressive on Day 2 in a trade up scenario? Also, Danny explains why draft big boards aren't always the end-all, be-all to draft evaluation and why Ben Johnson is ahead of the curve with how he's assembling offensive personnel.
Why Bear fans should trust Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson's plan | Chicago Sports Tonight
Bears radio play-by-play Jeff Joniak and analyst Tom Thayer joined Cassie on CST to recap the 2026 Bears draft. Tom tells us why he believes Logan Jones could be the crown jewel of this draft class. Jeff lays out the importance of elite Safety position play on elite defenses and the impact both Coby Bryant and Dillon Thieneman will have in the secondary. Also, Jeff explains why Bears fans should trust Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson's roster construction plan.
Bears radio play-by-play Jeff Joniak and analyst Tom Thayer joined Cassie on CST to recap the 2026 Bears draft. Tom tells us why he believes Logan Jones could be the crown jewel of this draft class. Jeff lays out the importance of elite Safety position play on elite defenses and the impact both Coby Bryant and Dillon Thieneman will have in the secondary. Also, Jeff explains why Bears fans should trust Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson's roster construction plan.
Give Poles & Johnson the benefit of the doubt: 7 thoughts on the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft
Here are seven thoughts on the Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class, and how the Bears approached the weekend, including the Bears' selection of Sam Roush and the decision to forgo drafting a pass rusher.
Here are seven thoughts on the Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class, and how the Bears approached the weekend, including the Bears' selection of Sam Roush and the decision to forgo drafting a pass rusher.
2026 NFL draft: Chicago Bears undrafted free agent (UDFA) signings after the draft
Here's an undrafted free agent tracker, following who the Bears have signed after the 2026 NFL Draft and where local college players have signed.
Here's an undrafted free agent tracker, following who the Bears have signed after the 2026 NFL Draft and where local college players have signed.
Voice of the Chicago Bears Jeff Joniak talks 2026 NFL Draft picks
Jeff Joniak, the play-by-play announced for the Chicago Bears, breaks down the team's 2026 NFL Draft picks.
Jeff Joniak, the play-by-play announced for the Chicago Bears, breaks down the team's 2026 NFL Draft picks.
Grading the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Class, from Thieneman to van den Berg
Here’s how we graded the Chicago Bears’ seven-man 2026 NFL Draft class, from Thieneman to van den Berg.
Here’s how we graded the Chicago Bears’ seven-man 2026 NFL Draft class, from Thieneman to van den Berg.
Chicago Bears select Keyshaun Elliott No. 166 overall: What it means for the team
The Chicago Bears' first two picks on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft have addressed the defensive side of the ball. Their fifth-round pick can add a high-character profile to the locker room, too.
The Chicago Bears' first two picks on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft have addressed the defensive side of the ball. Their fifth-round pick can add a high-character profile to the locker room, too.
How Sam Roush believes he can compliment the Chicago Bears tight end room
The Bears added a third tight end to the roster, and Sam Roush fits the need for an in-line tight end. He explains to Cassie Carlson why he fits into that tight end room with Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet.
The Bears added a third tight end to the roster, and Sam Roush fits the need for an in-line tight end. He explains to Cassie Carlson why he fits into that tight end room with Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet.
Cassie goes 1 on 1 with center and Bears draft pick Logan Jones
The Bears took the future of their offensive line with Iowa center Logan Jones on Friday. Cassie Carlson goes 1 on 1 with Jones as he arrives at Halas Hall.
The Bears took the future of their offensive line with Iowa center Logan Jones on Friday. Cassie Carlson goes 1 on 1 with Jones as he arrives at Halas Hall.
Chicago Bears select Texas CB Malik Muhammad No. 124 overall: What it means for the Bears
The Chicago Bears are reminding us how badly they want speed with nearly every selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Their latest pick adds more speed to the defensive side of the ball.
The Chicago Bears are reminding us how badly they want speed with nearly every selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Their latest pick adds more speed to the defensive side of the ball.
Chicago Bears pick LSU WR Zavion Thomas No. 89 overall: What it means for the Bears
Losing receiver DJ Moore was a gut punch but the Bears have a gadget-type player in Thomas who can be an offensive spark.
Losing receiver DJ Moore was a gut punch but the Bears have a gadget-type player in Thomas who can be an offensive spark.
Chicago Bears select Sam Roush in 2026 NFL Draft: What it means for the team
There was a wonder of how Ben Johnson would affect the 2026 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. With pick No. 69, that answer is clear. The Bears took tight end Sam Roush in the third round.
There was a wonder of how Ben Johnson would affect the 2026 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. With pick No. 69, that answer is clear. The Bears took tight end Sam Roush in the third round.
2026 NFL Draft: Complete list of player selections from Rounds 2 and 3
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.
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.
Chicago Bears select Logan Jones in 2026 NFL Draft: What it means for the Bears
The Chicago Bears added to their offensive line with the No. 57 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. And they took one of the best centers in America in doing so.
The Chicago Bears added to their offensive line with the No. 57 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. And they took one of the best centers in America in doing so.
How the best trait Dillon Thieneman has makes him a perfect fit on the Chicago Bears
Dillon Thieneman’s best trait as a football player is one you don't see on the football field. It's the trait that allowed him to shine at Purdue, led him to Oregon and caught the Chicago Bears' eyes.
Dillon Thieneman’s best trait as a football player is one you don't see on the football field. It's the trait that allowed him to shine at Purdue, led him to Oregon and caught the Chicago Bears' eyes.
Bears introduce Dillon Thieneman; Day 2 Draft preview
With the draft continuing tonight, the Chicago Bears explain their first-round strategy and look ahead to potential targets in Rounds 2 and 3 as Cassie Carlson breaks it all down.
With the draft continuing tonight, the Chicago Bears explain their first-round strategy and look ahead to potential targets in Rounds 2 and 3 as Cassie Carlson breaks it all down.
1-on-1 with Dillon Thieneman | The Offseason
Cassie Carlson went 1-on-1 with the newest Chicago Bear, Dillon Thieneman, after his introduction at Halas Hall. Dillon talks about his first impressions of the Bears since being drafted, why he likes to be coached hard and his obsession with being great.
Cassie Carlson went 1-on-1 with the newest Chicago Bear, Dillon Thieneman, after his introduction at Halas Hall. Dillon talks about his first impressions of the Bears since being drafted, why he likes to be coached hard and his obsession with being great.
Jeremiyah Love was a rare top-5 RB. The Notre Dame star wants to prove he's worth it
Jeremiyah Love is expected to be somewhat of a superhero for the Cardinals after they drafted the Notre Dame star No. 3 overall. The Irish product is out to prove he's worth the billing.
Jeremiyah Love is expected to be somewhat of a superhero for the Cardinals after they drafted the Notre Dame star No. 3 overall. The Irish product is out to prove he's worth the billing.