The first depth chart for Chicago’s upcoming 2026-2027 campaign has been released to the public. Let’s look at who made the final 53 with a chance to be active on gameday, and how they ended up on the Monsters of the Midway.
Offense
QB1: Caleb Williams
Former 1.1 drafted by the Bears, but the pick was from Carolina, from Chicago’s trade with the Panthers that landed them Bryce young.
QB2: Robby Ashford
Drafted at 7.16 just this past off-season in the 2026 draft.
RB1: Israel Abanikanda
Was protected on the Bears’ practice squad all of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
3DRB: D’Andre Swift
Signed a 3-year contract with Chicago before the 2024 season. Now in his final year of a bloated contract.
PWHB: Tyrion Davis-Price
Signed in the third period of free agency, then dropped for Nick Chubb, then re-signed once Chubb went down for the season.
WR1: Rome Odunze
Drafted by the Bears at 1.9 alongside Caleb Williams just a couple of seasons ago.
WR2: Luther Burden III
Drafted by Chicago in the second round of the 2025 draft after he fell further than people expected.
WR3 + Slot WR + Gadget: DJ Moore
Part of the blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers that ended up bringing DJ Moore his best ever QB play with Caleb Williams. Signed an extension with Chicago.
WR4: Bo Melton
Signed by the Bears to a two-year deal in the last period of free agency during this past offseason.
WR5: Jahdae Walker
Signed a three-year deal with the Bears as an undrafted free agent before the 2025 season.
TE1: Colston Loveland
Drafted out of Michigan at 1.10 in this most recent draft to pair with….
TE2: Cole Kmet
Drafted by his hometown Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2020 draft. Got a second contract to extend his dream job.
TE3: Josh Whyle
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for the second half of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
TE4 + FB: Leroy Watson
Signed to a two-year deal in the second period of free agency during the 2026 offseason.
LT: Braxton Jones
Was a 5th-round pick for the Bears in 2022, the Bears traded up to ensure his selection.
LT2: James Neal III
Drafted by Chicago at 7.2 in the 2026 draft
LG: Kiran Amegadije
A third-rounder picked by the Bears in the 2024 draft.
LG2: Ricky Stromberg
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for all of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
C: Drew Dalman
Signed by Chicago to a three-year deal during the 2025 offseason after leaving the Atlanta Falcons.
C2: Layden Robinson
Was signed to the Bears’ active roster off of an opposing practice squad last season, then extended on a two-year futures contract.
RG: Ozzy Trapilo
Drafted by Chicago in the second round of the 2025 draft.
RG2: Logan Parr
Drafted by Chicago at 7.23 in the 2026 draft this past offseason.
RT: Darnell Wright
Controversially, the Bears traded down one pick in the first round with the Eagles as they selected Jalen Carter and then selected Wright. Up for an extension this offseason.
RT2: Luke Newman
Stayed in Illinois as he went from the college town in Champaign to the city of Chicago after he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2025 draft.
Defense
LEDGE: Montez Sweat
The Bears traded a 2024 second-round pick to the Washington Commanders during the 2023-2024 season to acquire Sweat.
LEDGE2: Isaiah Foskey
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for all of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
LEDGE3: Tavius Robinson
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for all of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
REDGE: Shemar Turner
Drafted by Chicago in the second round of the 2025 draft.
REDGE2: Dayo Odeyingbo
Painstakingly signed by Ryan Poles to a massive three-year contract during the 2025 offseason.
REDGE3: Quinton Bell
Signed at the end of free agency in 2026, this most recent offseason.
DT1: Gervon Dexter Sr
Drafted by the Bears at their second round selection of the 2023 draft. Up for an extension this offseason.
DT2: Aaron Graves
Fell to 3.16 in this most recent draft and was selected by Chicago.
NT + DT3: Deone Walker
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for the second half of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
DT4: Jordan Jefferson
Was signed to the Bears’ active roster off of an opposing practice squad last season, then extended on a two-year futures contract.
DT5: Yahya Black
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for the second half of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
SAM + SUB LB2: Ruben Hyppolite II
Reached on by Chicago in the 2025 draft by being taken in the fourth round.
SAM2: Chris Paul Jr
Was signed to the Bears’ active roster off of an opposing practice squad last season, then extended on a two-year futures contract.
MIKE + SUB LB3: TJ Edwards
Signed from free agency in the 2023 offseason after the Eagles let him walk. Extended for two more years before the 2025 season.
MIKE2: Austin Romaine
Drafted by Chicago at 6.16 during the 2026 draft.
WILL + SUB LB1: Suntarine Perkins
The Bears traded 2.16 and 3.18 for 1.31 to select Perkins in this most recent draft.
WILL2: Justin Strnad
Signed by Chicago from free agency after the 2026 draft, but before any training camps or preseason.
CB1: Jaylon Johnson
Drafted in the second round of the 2020 draft. Now on his second contract, most likely heading toward a third.
CB2: Tyrique Stevenson
Also drafted in the second round by the Bears, this one in the 2022 draft. Up for an extension this offseason.
CB3 + Slot CB: Zah Frazier
Selected by Chicago in the fifth round of the 2025 draft.
CB4: Tre Hawkins III
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for all of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
CB5: Terell Smith
Similar to Zah, he was drafted by the Bears in the fifth round, this one in the 2023 draft.
FS + Slot CB2: Kyler Gordon
Selected by Chicago toward the beginning of the second round in the 2022 draft.
FS2 + Slot CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
Was on the Bears’ practice squad for all of last season, on a two-year futures contract now.
SS: Dillon Thieneman
Picked by Chicago at 1.16 in the 2026 draft this past offseason.
SS2: Isaiah Nwokobia
Selected by the Bears in the 4th round of the most recent draft.
Special Teams
K: Cairo Santos
Signed a one-year deal with Chicago in 2020. Then, got extended through 2023, where he played well enough to earn four more years, extending through the 2027 season.
P: Tory Taylor
Picked by the Bears in the fourth round of the 2024 draft.
LS: William Wagner
After long snapper Scott Daly was hurt last season, Wagner was signed from free agency. He chose to test his options this past offseason, but signed with Chicago during the last phase for two years.
KR1 + PR: Bo Melton
Did I mention he was moved to cornerback by the Packers, and the Bears have saved him, letting him touch the ball and shine?
KR2: DJ Moore
Did I mention he used to play for the Panthers and they gave us him AND Caleb Williams, the 2025 MVP.
Stats
Average Age: 25.3
Pretty middle of the pack.
Players Over 30: 4/53 (7.5%)
No Old People Allowed! NOPA for short.
Players 25-29: 25/53 (47.2%)
A lil experience never killed anybody.
Players 20-24: 24/53 (45.3%)
These young players could become anything! They could even become experienced veterans!
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Homegrown Talent: 28/53 (52.8%)
I didn’t know they had farms in Chicago.
Traded For: 2/53 (3.8%)
DJ Moore 🙂 Montez Sweat 🙁
Picked Up in FA or off of a PS: 23/53 (43.4%)
Gotta be on the lookout always.
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Ben Johnson Era: 36/53 (67.9%)
Making changes quick, it’s a high turnover league.
Existed Before: 17/53 (32.1%)
Shoutout Them!
