Chicago Bears face defensive depth challenges entering 2026 season

The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 NFL season facing significant concerns regarding defensive personnel depth. Secondary injuries have left the unit thin, with safety Coby Bryant sidelined for four to six months and nickel corner Kyler Gordon out for at least the first four games. The team must rely on a group including Cam Lewis, Dillon Thieneman, Malik Muhammad, and Clark Phillips III to fill the void., questions persist regarding the defensive front's ability to generate a consistent pass rush following the departure of defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. While the linebacker corps remains intact with T.J. Edwards, Devin Bush, and D'Marco Jackson, team leadership must address these front-line and coverage deficiencies to avoid a defensive regression from the previous year.

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