Bears HC Ben Johnson had perfect reaction to Dillon Thieneman pick

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TL;DR

The Chicago Bears selected safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing a key need in their defense. Head coach Ben Johnson showed visible excitement about the pick, indicating strong support for the decision.

Key points

Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman in the 2026 NFL Draft
Thieneman was picked 25th overall
He plays safety and addresses a key defensive need
Ben Johnson showed excitement about the pick
Thieneman joins Coby Bryant in the Bears' secondary

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Bears HC Ben Johnson had perfect reaction to Dillon Thieneman pick

The Chicago Bears addressed a big need in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting safety Dillon Thieneman out of Oregon with the 25th overall pick, solidifying the back end of their secondary.

Thieneman will join Chicago's big free-agent addition in Coby Bryant as the team's new 1-2 punch at safety, featuring two players who will improve coverage and bring a much needed speed element to the Bears defense.

Head coach Ben Johnson, known for his offensive intelligence, has been all in with the front office and coaching staff in the lead up to the team's first round selection. General manager Ryan Poles spoke with the media after selecting Thieneman and said that Johnson didn't need to verbally say anything about the pick, his body language told the story of his excitement on their new safety.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Dillon Thieneman of Oregon celebrates after being selected twenty-fifth overall pick by the Chicago Bears during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)