Chicago Bears land interior force in latest 2026 NFL mock draft
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With the 2025 season behind them and a shocking playoff berth in the rear-view mirror, the Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear offseason priority to bolster the defense.
The Bears' defense lagged in stopping the run and generating pressure from its pass rush, which are critical areas that must improve to make the jump from a fun 2025 storyline to a legitimate 2026 Super Bowl contender.
MORE: Chicago Bears' Breakout Defender Linked to AFC Squad Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency
General manager Ryan
In this story:
With the 2025 season behind them and a shocking playoff berth in the rear-view mirror, the Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear offseason priority to bolster the defense.
The Bears' defense lagged in stopping the run and generating pressure from its pass rush, which are critical areas that must improve to make the jump from a fun 2025 storyline to a legitimate 2026 Super Bowl contender.
MORE: Chicago Bears' Breakout Defender Linked to AFC Squad Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency
General manager Ryan
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