Chicago Bears linked to 11.5-sack edge rusher to boost Dennis Allen’s defense
The Chicago Bears‘ defense has made some big strides this season.
Under first-year defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, the Bears enter Week 15 of the NFL season having created a league-high 17 takeaways, despite ranking 27th in total defense and allowing 25.8 points per game, easily the most among teams currently projected to make the postseason.
However, while there is still plenty of football to be played and a potential postseason run looming, some big help could be on the way for Allen and the Bears’ defense, in 2026.
Chicago Bears are projected to take one of NFL Draft’s top pass rushers
In ESPN NFL analyst Field Yates’ first mock draft of the season, the Chicago Bears emerge with one of the premier edge rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft class, selecting Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell with the No. 23 overall selection.
“Coordinator Dennis Allen’s defense has exceeded expectations with an NFL-high 27 takeaways despite plenty of injuries,” Yates writes for ESPN. “But this team needs a spark on the defensive line opposite 29-year-old Montez Sweat. And at this spot, Howell would be the most explosive pass rusher on the board.
“He stepped into a much larger role for the Aggies this season and thrived, as his 11.5 sacks are tied for fourth most in the FBS. His ability to torque his body and turn a corner tightly is among the best in the class. The Bears are tied for the worst pass rush rate in the NFL (28.6%), so this match makes sense.”
Howell’s draft stock has been surging over the second half of the season, and it is easy to see him potentially making a significant impact opposite Sweat in the Bears’ front seven.
For all of Chicago’s improvements, defensively, Allen’s unit has only produced 24 sacks so far this season. Adding Howell could make a transformative impact across the season, in 2026 and beyond.
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Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chicago-bears-nfl-draft-cashius-howell
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