For just the second time in his career as general manager of the Chicago Bears, Ryan Poles has traded up in the draft. The first time was in the 2023 NFL draft, when Poles traded up in Round 2 to select Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Now, in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL draft, Poles has sent picks No. 129 and No. 144 to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for picks No. 124 and No. 166. With that move, the newest member of the Chicago Bears is Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad. The Bears may have finally found a cornerback to pair with Jaylon Johnson SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Muhammad was seen as one of the best available players remaining on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft , and for good reason. He has good size for a cornerback, standing six feet tall and boasting arms nearly 32.5" long. He also showcased explosive athleticism at the NFL Combine, running a 4.41-second 40-yard dash, and marking a 10-foot-10 broad jump and 39" vertical leap.…