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Can Dillon Thieneman Actually Outproduce Jaquan Brisker for Bears in Year 1?

Chicago Bears On SI·Mike Moraitis·20 days ago
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The Chicago Bears have undergone massive change at the safety spot this offseason and Dillon Thieneman is part of the overhaul. Chicago let both Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker walk in free agency, which is admittedly risky because both played well in 2025. Now, the Bears are banking on a brand new duo in Thieneman and free-agent acquisition Coby Bryant , who signed a three-year, $40 million deal in March. When it comes to who will be replacing who, Thieneman will take over the strong safety role Brisker is vacating, as that's where the Bears seem to have him pegged to playing most in 2026. "Thieneman knows the team will rely on his versatility," Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times said. "He’s playing strong safety, where he’s close to the line of scrimmage and more apt to help in run defense, while cross-training for veteran Coby Bryant’s free safety spot." Can Thieneman outproduce Brisker? Chicago Bears defensive back Dillon Thieneman.…

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