The Chicago Bears have completed the 2026 NFL Draft, adding seven new rookies to their roster. Upcoming events include rookie minicamp, OTAs, and the NFL schedule release.
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Chicago Bears completed the 2026 NFL Draft
Seven new rookies added to the roster
Upcoming rookie minicamp and OTAs
NFL schedule release coming soon
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What's next for the Bears following the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, where the Chicago Bears added some new players to the roster. But there's still plenty of offseason action on the way.
Outside of the on-field action with rookie minicamp, OTAs and veteran minicamp, the NFL is also gearing up for its 2026 schedule release in the coming weeks.
The Bears welcomed seven new rookies to the roster: Safety Dillon Thieneman, center Logan Jones, tight end Sam Roush, wide receiver Zavion Thomas, cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg.
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round (No. 25)
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Logan Jones
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Sam Roush
Q&A
Who are the new rookies added to the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Bears added safety Dillon Thieneman, center Logan Jones, tight end Sam Roush, wide receiver Zavion Thomas, cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg.
What events are scheduled for the Chicago Bears after the 2026 NFL Draft?
Following the draft, the Bears will participate in rookie minicamp, OTAs, and veteran minicamp.
When will the NFL schedule for 2026 be released?
The NFL is expected to release its 2026 schedule in the coming weeks.
What positions did the Chicago Bears address in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Bears addressed several positions, including safety, center, tight end, wide receiver, cornerback, linebacker, and defensive tackle.
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2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Zavion Thomas
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select CB Malik Muhammad
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Keyshaun Elliott
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Jordan van den Berg
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round (No. 25)
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round (No. 25)
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Logan Jones
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Sam Roush
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select CB Malik Muhammad
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Keyshaun Elliott
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Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie draft class
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Jordan van den Berg
Here's a look at the Bears' upcoming 2026 offseason slate, including rookie minicamp, OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Rookie minicamp: May 1-4 or May 8-11
Following the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears can hold their three-day, post-draft rookie minicamp either May 1-4 or May 8-11, where new rookies will hit the practice field at Halas Hall for the first time. There will also be undrafted free agents looking to earn a roster spot.
Schedule release: May
The NFL will be releasing the 2026 schedule sometime in May, which usually falls around the second week of the month. While we already know exactly who the Bears will be playing next season, we'll soon learn exactly when they'll be playing those teams, as well as how many prime-time games they'll have, which should be quite a few after their successful 2025 season.
OTA workouts: May 27-29, June 2-4
The Bears will meet as a team, new rookies included, beginning May 27 for the first of six voluntary OTA practices at Halas Hall, which will include veterans and rookies. They'll meet May 27-29 and June 2-4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
The Bears will hold their mandatory minicamp from June 9-11. This marks the final organized set of practices before training camp in late July.
Training Camp: Late July
After a summer break, the Bears will meet back at Halas Hall for training camp in late July (dates to be announced) to mark the official start of the preseason. This will mark Ben Johnson's second training camp as head coach, and it sounds like we can expect some more joint practices.
