Ryan Poles MAKES HIS MOVE Drafts Safety Dillon Thieneman at #25
From Chicago Bears Central by The B.R.E.A.K.S Media
April 24, 2026 · 10 min
About this episode
The Chicago Bears select safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing needs in the secondary and restructuring contracts for cap space.
The Chicago Bears have made their move in the 2026 NFL Draft — selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 overall pick 🐻⬇️ With major losses in the secondary, including Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, Chicago needed a playmaker — and they may have just found one 👀 Draft analyst Dane Brugler compared Thieneman to Justin Reid, highlighting his versatility, football IQ, and physicality as a run defender — traits that make him an instant impact player in Dennis Allen’s defense 🔥 But that’s not all… The Bears also restructured contracts for Cole Kmet and Jonah Jackson , freeing up over $10 million in cap space 💰 We break down: Why Thieneman fits PERFECTLY in this defense Whether the Bears reached or found a steal What this means for the secondary moving forward And how the new cap space could lead to MORE moves 👀 #ChicagoBears #NFLDraft #BearDown #RyanPoles #NFL Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentral Get at us: Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.com Twitter: @ChiBearsCentral Phone: (773) 242-9336 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Host: The B.R.E.A.K.S Media
Topics covered
- NFL Draft
- Chicago Bears
- Dillon Thieneman
- secondary
- cap space
- player analysis
Keywords
- Dillon Thieneman
- NFL Draft
- Chicago Bears
- secondary
- cap space
- Dane Brugler
- Dennis Allen
- Kevin Byard
- Jaquan Brisker
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Organizations: Chicago Bears, NFL
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