The Chicago Bears shocked their fans and analysts alike when they allowed both of their starting safeties, Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker, to leave in free agency. Brisker had been a dependable starter since he was drafted in 2022, while Byard earned All-Pro honors in 2025 for his league-leading seven interceptions and hoped to remain in Chicago in free agency . Entering the 2026 season, the Bears' safety room will be led by two new faces: Coby Bryant, who signed a $40 million agreement with the Bears in free agency , and rookie Dillon Thieneman, who was regarded as the biggest Round 1 heist of the 2026 NFL draft . Will that be enough to keep pace in the NFC North? Let's rank each safety room in the division. For those keeping track, the Bears came in last place for my NFC North defensive line rankings but lead the way with their linebackers. 4. Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings S Josh Metellus celebrates following a defensive takeaway.…