Rookie Dillon Thieneman adapts to Bears defense amid challenges
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Chicago Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, selected with the No. 25 overall pick, is learning rapidly during training camp at Halas Hall. Known for his speed and work ethic, Thieneman aims to fit into a secondary that has been impacted by injuries, including the loss of Coby Bryant for several months. Thieneman's training background, including his time at Purdue, has prepared him for the demands of the NFL, as noted by his collegiate coaching staff. As the Bears strive for success under head coach Ben Johnson, Thieneman's adaptation will be crucial for the team’s defensive efforts.
- •Dillon Thieneman is among the fastest players on the Bears roster.
- •Coby Bryant is out for four to six months with a knee injury.
- •Thieneman's training habits have remained consistent from college to the NFL.
- •He won Big Ten Freshman of the Year at Purdue and became an All-American.
- •Ben Johnson aims for the Bears to score historically high points.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Dillon Thieneman learning on the fly to spark Bears defense
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Dillon Thieneman learning on the fly for a Bears defense trying to match pace with Ben Johnson's potent attack
"The game is starting to slow down for former Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, who is shining in his first training camp with the Chicago Bears.
"Thieneman is among the fastest players on the team. He needs to be one of the fastest learners, too.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:27 PMDillon Thieneman learning on the fly to spark Bears defense
The game is starting to slow down for former Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, who is shining in his first training camp with the Chicago Bears.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:16 PMRookie Dillon Thieneman learning on the fly for a Bears defense trying to match pace with Ben Johnson's potent attack
Thieneman is among the fastest players on the team. He needs to be one of the fastest learners, too.
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