Coming off an 11-6 NFC North title and Divisional Round loss to the Rams. Ben Johnson's first year as HC was a massive success.
| Round 1 | #25 |
| Round 2 | #57, #60 (from Bills) |
| Round 3 | #89 |
| Round 4 | #129 (from Rams) |
| Round 7 | #239 (from Eagles), #241 |
Traded DJ Moore + 5th-round pick to Bills for 2nd-round pick (#60). Traded 2027 5th to Patriots for C Garrett Bradbury. Traded original 4th to Chiefs for Joe Thuney in 2025. Traded original 6th to Browns for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
Critical Needs
Despite Montez Sweat posting 10 sacks as the team's sack leader, the Bears lack a proven high-end edge presence opposite him.
The interior defensive line was a glaring weakness in 2025.
The Bears lost ALL of their safeties from 2025.
Important Needs
Ozzy Trapilo (2025 2nd-round pick) suffered a ruptured patellar tendon that will sideline him for most of 2026.
Pro Bowl CB Nahshon Wright (5 INTs, NFL-leading 8 takeaways) signed with the Jets for just $5.5M, a move many think the Bears should have matched.
Depth Needs
Drew Dalman's surprise retirement at 27 created a hole at center.
The Bears traded DJ Moore to the Bills for a 2nd-round pick and lost Olamide Zaccheaus to the Falcons.
Tremaine Edmunds was released as a cap casualty, saving $15M.
- Traded DJ Moore + 5th-round pick to Bills for 2nd-round pick (#60) — creates WR depth question but adds draft capital
- Lost Kevin Byard (UFA, signed 1yr/$9M with Patriots) — major safety loss
- Lost Jaquan Brisker (UFA, signed 1yr/$5.5M with Steelers) — major safety loss
- Lost C.J. Gardner-Johnson (UFA, signed 1yr/$6M with Bills) — secondary versatility loss
- Lost Nahshon Wright (UFA, signed 1yr/$5.5M with Jets) — Pro Bowl CB who led NFL in takeaways
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