Overview
- The Bears officially signed Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones on Friday, June 5, 2026, with Thieneman on a four‑year deal reported at about $19.51 million and Jones on a four‑year deal reported near $8.47 million.
- Thieneman, the No. 25 pick out of Oregon, is projected to compete for a Day‑One starting safety spot alongside free‑agent addition Coby Bryant after the departures of Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker.
- Jones, the No. 57 pick from Iowa and a 2025 Rimington Trophy winner, will battle veteran Garrett Bradbury for the starting center role while being viewed as the long‑term answer at the position.
- With these signings the Bears have signed all but one of their 2026 draft picks, leaving third‑round tight end Sam Roush as the only unsigned selection remaining.
- Both rookies enter with decorated college resumes and their early roles will shape Chicago’s roster depth, the team’s safety pairing, and the timeline for a planned center succession.