When it comes to new Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman and his jersey number, it's out with the old and in with the new. Thieneman, who was taken with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, will be taking the reins of the Bears' room in 2026, along with fellow starting safety Coby Bryant. It's a completely different look for the Bears, who let both Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker leave in free agency . Byard is now in New England with the Patriots, and Brisker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. One of the newest Bears has already gotten his jersey number, and it is the same as one of the guys he's replacing. Thieneman will wear No. 31, which was previously Byard's number. New threads, same number 🤩 pic.twitter.com/XfzGLp8ncY — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 25, 2026 This is not the first time Thieneman has worn this number. He also donned the digits in college at Oregon, and before that at Purdue. No disrespect Chicago Bears free safety Kevin Byard III.…