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Bears Add Thieneman, Jones, Roush, Thomas in Draft

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Chicago Bears selected safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 overall pick.
They drafted Iowa center Logan Jones at No. 57, the 2025 Rimington Trophy winner.
They traded No. 60 to Tennessee and received picks No. 69 and No. 144.
They used No. 69 on Stanford tight end Sam Roush and No. 89 on LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas, who ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash, reflecting a focus on offensive depth over defensive upgrades.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 the Dallas Cowboys drafted offensive tackle Erik Williams, whose blocking helped Emmitt Smith rush for a franchise-record 1,773 yards during the 1995 championship season. The team’s success rested on building depth through the draft, a model the 2025 Chicago Bears are emulating by selecting center Logan Jones and tight end Sam Roush to shore up their offensive line.

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Story summary

The Chicago Bears selected safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 overall pick.
They drafted Iowa center Logan Jones at No. 57, the 2025 Rimington Trophy winner.
They traded No. 60 to Tennessee and received picks No. 69 and No. 144.
They used No. 69 on Stanford tight end Sam Roush and No. 89 on LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas, who ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash, reflecting a focus on offensive depth over defensive upgrades.

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