Chicago Bears rookie defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg is turning heads in training camp, outshining higher draft picks and cracking the first-team rotation. As the Bears gear up for a joint practice with the Bengals, questions loom: Could this sixth-round surprise be a day-one contributor on a depth-starved defensive line? All eyes are also on first-round safety Dillon Thieneman, navigating early struggles against top talents like Colston Loveland, while second-rounder Logan Jones eyes a future starting role at center. Zavion Thomas flashes LSU pedigree and receives praise for his work ethic, and third-round tight end Sam Roush emerges as a versatile weapon in Ben Johnson’s 13 personnel looks. Can Malik Muhammad transition to slot corner in time to secure a key spot in Dennis Allen’s depleted secondary? The Bears’ 2026 draft class is already shaking up expectations ahead of the new season.
Chicago Bears rookie defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg is turning heads in training camp, outshining higher draft picks and cracking the first-team rotation. As the Bears gear up for a joint practice with the Bengals, questions loom: Could this sixth-round surprise be a day-one contributor on a depth-starved defensive line?
All eyes are also on first-round safety Dillon Thieneman, navigating early struggles against top talents like Colston Loveland, while second-rounder Logan Jones eyes a future starting role at center. Zavion Thomas flashes LSU pedigree and receives praise for his work ethic, and third-round tight end Sam Roush emerges as a versatile weapon in Ben Johnson’s 13 personnel looks. Can Malik Muhammad transition to slot corner in time to secure a key spot in Dennis Allen’s depleted secondary? The Bears’ 2026 draft class is already shaking up expectations ahead of the new season.