Chicago Bears urged to add potentially ideal Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard replacement
There’s a chance the Chicago Bears‘ secondary sees significant turnover this offseason.
After becoming a driving force behind the Bears’ defense leading the league in takeaways in 2025, Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson are all set to become free agents, which could lead to an overhaul of the safety room under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
If the Bears are intent on prioritizing bolstering the defense this offseason, prioritizing adding a playmaker at safety in the NFL Draft could be on general manager Ryan Poles’ agenda.
Chicago Bears linked to Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman
NFL Media NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah links the Bears to Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, in his latest 2026 NFL mock draft projection.
“The Bears figure to be in the safety market,” Jeremiah writes for NFL Media. “With the contracts expiring for Kevin Byard, Jaquan Brisker and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Thieneman can play both safety spots and could cover in the slot if needed.”
At six feet, and 205 pounds, Thieneman has the potential to be a plug-and-play starter on the back-end of Allen’s defense.
Last season in Eugene, Thieneman produced 92 tackles with one sack, two interceptions, and five pass breakups.
Drafting a versatile talent like Thieneman would allow Ryan Poles to reset the salary cap at the safety position without sacrificing the ball-hawking identity that defined the Bears’ defense in 2025. While saying goodbye to established veterans is never easy, the Oregon star’s range and tackling ability suggest he could be the centerpiece of Chicago’s secondary for years to come.
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Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chicago-bears-2026-nfl-mock-draft-dillon-thieneman
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