Chicago Bears
· 2026-06-28
The Chicago Bears' offensive line opens as a top-5 unit going into the 2026 NFL season.
The Bears leaned on their offensive line last season, finishing with the third most rushing yards.
Quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 3,942 yards, ninth most among quarterbacks.
Thuney, Dalman, Jackson, and Wright all played at least 93% of the offensive snaps last season.
The Bears' O-line helped first-year coach Ben Johnson run his offense the way he wanted.
Left tackle was the lone spot that had fluctuation with Braxton Jones, Theo Benedet, Ozzy Trapilo, and Thuney all taking snaps at the position.
Going into the 2026 season, there will be a new starting center after Dalman's retirement.
The Bears traded for veteran Garrett Bradbury and drafted Logan Jones out of Iowa in the second round.
Bradbury is the front runner to start, and there is also an open competition at left tackle.
Jedrick Wills, who signed a one-year deal to join Chicago's roster, will compete with Jones for the left tackle spot.
The Bears ranked fourth in the NFL using Football Insights' consensus list, which used multiple sources and their O-line rankings going into the 2026 season.
Thuney finished as a first team All-Pro and won the first-ever NFL Protector of the Year.
Wright is coming off his best season as a pro, earning second-team All-Pro honors after he allowed just three sacks and 19 total quarterback pressures on 1,074 offensive snaps.
As of June 28, 2026, the Bears stand 8th in the National Football Conference with a 9-8 record, on a W5 streak.
Their next game is vs Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2026.
The only position that is in question is left tackle, but four of the five positions are solidified going into the 2026 season.
Coach Ben Johnson's offense finished as one of the best units last season, and the offensive line played a significant role in making that happen.
For Johnson's offense to take the next step, the Bears' O-line must remain its strongest asset, and with the current lineup, they are poised to do so.
The Bears' offensive line is still viewed among NFL media as one of the best units, and with the new additions, they are looking to improve their performance in the 2026 season.