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Bears Draft Iowa’s Logan Jones, Setting Up Center Battle

His fit in Ben Johnson’s offense makes a real challenge to Garrett Bradbury.

Overview

  • Chicago used pick No. 57 to select Iowa center Logan Jones, a Rimington Trophy winner who started 51 straight games.
  • The move followed Drew Dalman’s sudden retirement and a trade for veteran Garrett Bradbury, creating a two-man race at center.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson praised Jones’ football IQ and zone-run traits, and Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz compared his approach to Tyler Linderbaum.
  • Rookie minicamp and OTAs will sort the depth chart, and some outlets speculate Bradbury could be traded if Jones wins the job.
  • Jones says he will build trust with Caleb Williams by taking charge of calls and protections, a core duty for centers in this scheme.