2026 NFL Draft preview: Where Chicago Bears stand at safety

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 safety, a position where the Bears lost two starting veterans in Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard, while signing Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant from the Seattle Seahawks, but they still lack depth. Who's on the roster? Coby Bryant Elijah Hicks Gervarrius Owens The Bears only have three safeties on their roster right now, including just one starter in Coby Bryant, who signed in free agency, which makes this is a pressing need.

Bryant, who converted from cornerback to safety with the Seattle Seahawks just a couple of seasons ago, played a key role in the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl run. He totaled 66 tackles, four interceptions, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble. Now, Bryant is going to get an opportunity to show his ballhawk prowess in Dennis Allen's defense.