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Bears Draft Iowa Center Logan Jones at No. 57

The move targets a long‑term answer at center after Drew Dalman’s sudden retirement.

Overview

  • Chicago selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th pick on Friday night in the second round of the NFL Draft.
  • Hours after the Friday selection, the Bears traded pick No. 60 to the Titans for a third‑rounder (No. 69) and a fifth‑rounder (No. 144).
  • Jones is expected to compete with veteran Garrett Bradbury for the starting job as a rookie in Ben Johnson’s offense.
  • A Rimington Trophy winner and All‑American, Jones draws praise for quick feet and polished technique but faces questions about short arms at roughly 30¾ inches and a 6‑foot‑2, 299‑pound frame.
  • As Heinz’s inaugural “Mr. 57,” Jones received a custom jacket, a lifetime ketchup supply, and a potential brand partnership tied to his No. 57 draft slot.