# Improvement Needed: Chicago Bears are at risk of fielding the NFL’s WORST defensive line in 2026

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Podcast: [Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bears-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-bears-500821)
Published: 2026-07-21T07:30:00+00:00
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The Chicago Bears need their returning defensive linemen to play a lot better in 2026, or they risk having the worst defensive line in the NFL this season.

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