Bears sign 2026 draft picks Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Chicago Bears have signed safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones, securing their top two picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. Thieneman, selected 25th overall from Oregon, is expected to earn a starting position after joining the team. His four-year contract is worth $19.5 million, including a $10.65 million signing bonus. Jones, taken 57th overall from Iowa, has a deal valued at $8.47 million and a $2.62 million signing bonus, following the acquisition of Garrett Bradbury. Only third-round pick Sam Roush remains unsigned.
- •Thieneman was selected 25th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Jones was the 57th overall pick and won the Rimington Trophy in 2025.
- •Thieneman's contract is fully guaranteed with a five-year option.
- •Jones will be an unrestricted free agent after four seasons unless extended.
- •Sam Roush is the only remaining unsigned draft pick for the Bears.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears sign draft picks Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bears agree to terms with top 2026 draft picks, Dillon Thieneman, Logan Jones
"The Chicago Bears have two more draft picks under contract, so they have one more to go.
"The Bears are getting their top two draft picks under contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:27 PMChicago Bears sign draft picks Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones
The Chicago Bears have two more draft picks under contract, so they have one more to go.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:25 PMBears agree to terms with top 2026 draft picks, Dillon Thieneman, Logan Jones
The Bears are getting their top two draft picks under contract.
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