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The Chicago Bears’ first non-contact rookie minicamp featured their initial three picks—safety Dillon Thieneman, offensive lineman Logan Jones and tight end Sam Roush—speaking with the media about adjusting to the NFL, learning the new scheme, and the mindset of competing for playing time as they begin their careers at Halas Hall.
Chicago’s seven-player 2026 draft includes S Dillon Thieneman in Round 1, C Logan Jones in Round 2, TE Sam Roush and WR Zavion Thomas in Round 3, CB Malik Muhammad in Round 4, LB Keyshaun Elliott in Round 5, and DT Jordan van den Berg in Round 6. Grades from outlets ranged from A- to C, with many praising Thieneman’s versatility and Jones as a steady long-term center, while criticizing the team for delaying edge rush/defensive-line help after trading DJ Moore. The class is viewed as valuable depth and fit for a stronger secondary and run game, rather than an immediate impact on the defensive front.
The Chicago Bears selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a four-year Iowa starter and Rimington Award winner who is expected to develop behind veteran Garrett Bradbury after trading for him; Jones is known for his rugged demeanor and technique, and could take over at center in 2027 as the team seeks long-term stability at the position.
The Chicago Bears drafted Iowa center Logan Jones in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, signaling they view him as a long‑term solution at center, and they continued addressing their offense with two more Day 2 picks on Friday.
The Bears used three Day 2 picks to bolster their offense, selecting Iowa center Logan Jones to back up and potentially seize the starting role, Stanford tight end Sam Roush as a versatile inline/off-ball option, and LSU returner Zavion Thomas to add speed and a kick-return threat, all in line with Ben Johnson’s offensive philosophy. While the offense gets a boost and added competition, Chicago still faces defensive questions ahead of Day 3 as they hope to improve the roster depth.
The Chicago Bears drafted Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-2, 299-pound lineman appeared in 52 career games with 51 starts at Iowa, was a team captain in 2025, and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center. Jones began his college career on the defensive line before switching to center in 2022, making him a valuable addition to Chicago’s offensive line.
The column argues Baltimore should take Utah's Spencer Fano at No. 14 to fortify the o-line and protect Lamar Jackson, aligning with Mel Kiper Jr.'s take and Ravens’ needs after 2025. It also notes possible trades, potential multiple linemen drafts, and Day 2 targets like Logan Jones for center, with other OL/DL names such as Vega Ioane and Kayden McDonald as watch options.