Chicago Bears offensive line ranks among NFL's top five for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Chicago Bears are entering the 2026 NFL season with a strong offensive line, ranked fourth in the league by Football Insights. Key players include All-Pros Joe Thuney and Darnell Wright, who contributed to a strong performance last season. Thuney and Wright, along with Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson, played over 93% of offensive snaps. The Bears have made changes, adding Garrett Bradbury as a center and bringing in Jedrick Wills to compete for left tackle. Despite these adjustments, the offensive line is expected to remain a key strength for the team’s offense under head coach Ben Johnson.
- •Bears finished third in rushing yards last season.
- •Caleb Williams threw for 3,942 yards, ranking ninth among quarterbacks.
- •Joe Thuney was named first-team All-Pro and NFL Protector of the Year.
- •Garrett Bradbury and Logan Jones compete for the starting center position.
- •Competitions ongoing for the left tackle spot between Jones and Wills.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears Offensive Line Opens as Top-5 Unit Going Into 2026 NFL Season
"Anchored by All-Pros Joe Thuney and Darnell Wright, Chicago’s dominant offensive line looks to become a strength for the team this upcoming season.
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