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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Get to know the Chicago Bears’ 7 rookies before training camp begins The Chicago Bears selected seven players in the NFL draft this year. Get to know the rookies before training camp starts. Tribune article. Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Will …
Ryan Poles concluded his fifth draft as the general manager of the Bears in April, headlining the class with Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. It’s exciting to imagine what could come from his haul in the 2026 NFL Draft, especially seeing the success Chicago had from their rookie c…
Besides the Windy City Gridiron version of the SB Nation Reacts polls we publish here, they also have weekly emailed surveys covering the entire National Football League. You can sign up here to participate in those. This week’s version featured a couple of questions about the of…
At the end of the season, will we look back and say that Bears safety Dillon Thieneman outperformed his 25th overall draft status?
The Chicago Bears officially signed third-round TE Sam Roush to a four-year rookie contract on Friday. Roush is the final Bears’ draft pick under contract. Here’s a final look at their 2026 rookie class: Rd Pick Player Pos. Note 1 25 Dillon Thieneman S Signed 2 57 Logan Jones …
Our next training camp battle may not be a battle at all, but any time a rookie is expected to start, there’s always an opportunity that a veteran starts in September and the rookie doesn’t start until later in the season. When we approached the 2026 NFL Draft, everyone was prett…
The Chicago Bears have made several significant new additions to their team since the end of 2025. They spent just over $120 million in free agency and selected seven new pieces in the draft. No addition was more anticipated than their 25th overall pick in the draft. Ultimately, …
While it can be argued that they found upgrades at both of their safety spots after signing Coby Bryant in free agency and drafting Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, it can also be argued that they didn’t find a reliable answer for Nashon Wright. The pos…
Earlier this week, we asked you guys to vote on which Chicago Bears defender would lead the team in takeaways, and more than half of you went with newcomer Coby Bryant. After losing corner Nahshon Wright (8 takeaways), safety Kevin Byard (7 takeaways), and linebacker Tremaine Edm…
The Bears need someone to step up and replace the takeaway production the defense lost, and Coby Bryant and Dillon Thieneman could do just that.
Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker played virtually all of the Bears’ safety snaps in 2025. The former has since reunited with Mike Vrabel in New England, while the latter took a one-year deal with the Steelers. To fill the void, Chicago signed former Seahawks starter Coby Bryant in …
Bears The Bears picked up S Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. When asked about his advice to the rookie, S Coby Bryant said it’s important to stay healthy and be coachable, which Thieneman is proving to be. “The biggest thing is just taking care of his b…
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears banking on safeties Coby Bryant, Dillon Thieneman to rise together Will be fun to watch! We hope. Coby Bryant’s Super Bowl Experience Benefits His Chicago Bears Teammates Did you see that ring? It’s MASSIVE. Chicago Bears Film Review: Ge…
Earlier today, before the stadium drama unfolded, the Chicago Bears announced that they have signed their first two 2026 draft picks, safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones. Thieneman, the 25th overall selection out of Oregon, figures to earn a starting spot next to free …
The Chicago Bears have two more draft picks under contract, so they have one more to go.
The Bears have agreed to a deal with first-round safety Dillon Thieneman, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. As the 25th overall pick, Thieneman will sign a fully guaranteed contract worth $19.51MM over four years. Chicago has also come to terms with second-round center Logan …
I was ecstatic when the Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the twenty-fifth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. It was a perfect marriage of the best player available and team need, and he should be a week one starter roaming the Chicago secondary for a de…
Take a look at the newest numbers for our newest Bears. CB, Malik Muhammad – #24 S, Dillon Thieneman – #31 LB, Keyshaun Elliot – #49 C, Logan Jones – #54 WR, Zavion Thomas – #81 TE, Sam Roush – #87 DT, Jordan van den Berg – #96 Obviously, Dillon Thieneman’s #31 is no surprise […]