2026 NFL draft preview: Where Chicago Bears stand at offensive line

The  Chicago Bears  are in the middle of another important offseason, where they're looking to shore up the roster and remain contenders in Ben Johnson's second season as head coach as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. The Bears didn't make any big splashes in free agency, where their biggest move was signing Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant to fill one of two starting safety vacancies left by the departing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker. Chicago also added linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

But the Bears also suffered some big losses, including wide receiver DJ Moore, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Byard and Brisker, as well as center Drew Dalman, who shockingly retired. Chicago has seven draft picks that includes four selections in the top 89, including a pair of second rounders, where they can address some of their biggest needs, including defensive line, safety and offensive tackle. Here at Bears Wire, we're going position by position to break down where Chicago stands entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

Wrapping up the offensive side of the ball is the offensive line, a strength of the Bears last season, but one that faces question marks at multiple positions. Who's on the roster? Darnell Wright Braxton Jones Ozzy Trapilo Joe Thuney Jonah Jackson Garrett Bradbury Jedrick Wills Theo Benedet Luke Newman Kiran Amegadjie Jordan McFadden Kyle Hergel The Bears made significant investments in their offensive line last offseason with personnel additions and coaching hires, and they paid off in a big way.

Tackle Darnell Wright finally ascended to become one of the league's premier players, earning Second-Team All-Pro, allowing just three sacks, three hits, and 19 pressures in 2025. Wright anchored the right side, along with guard Jonah Jackson, who was acquired via trade with the Los Angeles Rams, to form a formidable duo that was unstoppable at times. On the left side, the Bears acquired future Hall of Fame guard Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs, and he instantly upgraded the interior of the line.