Chicago currently does not have a single safety under contract for the 2026 season and while general manager Ryan Poles hinted at the 2026 free agent class, getting a younger option in the building to pair with Kevin Byard ( who is prime for a one-year extension) is the best course of action.

Opponents have certainly taken advantage of that this yaer as the Bears are 21st in passing yards allowed and 30th in passing touchdowns given up. Needless to say, that’s not going to fly. That’s why ESPN’s Field Yates’ latest mock draft of this cycle does something to address that,

ESPN's Matt Miller shared his latest first-round projections for the 2026 NFL draft. While the Bears could go several different directions, he has them upgrading in the trenches -- specifically left tackle with Alabama's Kadyn Proctor at No. 25.

The 2026 NFL draft class could have very few top ranked QBs for the Cleveland Browns as LaNorris Sellers returns to school

In his latest ESPN 2026 NFL mock draft, Field Yates predicts the Giants and Jets will make a deal for the No. 1 overall pick.

Several members of the 2024 NFL QB draft class, including Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams, have had plenty of success this season.