2026 NFL draft preview: Where Chicago Bears stand at linebacker

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.

Next up is linebacker, a position that saw a well-respected veteran depart while another veteran returned back to Chicago and one man was signed after a career year. Who's on the roster? Devin Bush T.

J. Edwards Dominique Hampton Ruben Hyppolite II D'Marco Jackson Jack Sanborn Nephi Sewell Noah Sewell Devin Bush was one of the biggest free agency signings by the franchise this offseason, while T. J.