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Bears’ Bold Bet on Two Rookies | Chicago News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Summary
The Chicago Bears stunned the NFL world with a wildly unpredictable 2026 draft, ignoring glaring needs at edge rusher and defensive line—until the sixth round. Their bold gamble? Betting everything on two rookies: safety Dillon Thieneman, poised to start immediately and possibly play cornerback, and cornerback Malik Muhammad, stepping into a starting role vacated by Nahshon Wright’s departure. With the team’s pass defense ranked dead last last year, these two are the cornerstone of their Super Bowl push. While other picks fill depth roles, the Bears’ fate hinges on Thieneman and Muhammad delivering—unproven, untested, but absolutely vital. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9e6032beaa37b18d