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The Answer to Bears' Defensive Line Problem is Someone Ben Johnson Knows Well

Chicago Bears On SI·Pete Martuneac·30 days ago
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If the 2026 NFL draft told us anything about the Chicago Bears, it's that this roster rebuild runs through Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams . General manager Ryan Poles used all three of his Day 2 draft picks on offensive upgrades, even to the seeming detriment of the defense. And while these additions may allow the Bears to duplicate the L.A. Rams' innovation on offense , it's fair to wonder whether the defense will be able to keep up with the offense's championship aspirations. The defensive line was Chicago's biggest need following the conclusion of the 2025 season, and it remains so. The only additions made to that unit have been a few depth signings in free agency and a sixth-round pick spent on Jordan van den Berg, who may become the steal of the 2026 NFL draft , but for now is a big question mark. Both Poles and Johnson have expressed confidence in the players currently in the building, but it might not be a bad idea to seek one more infusion of talent.…

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