While the NFL draft is always exciting because players are earning new jobs, it is also a tough weekend for veteran players who know that they are being replaced on the depth chart, and that might be the case for the Chicago Bears.
Who are the current starters on the Bears who could be losing their starting spot by the end of this weekend?
These 5 Chicago Bears will be nervous watching the 2026 NFL draft
Braxton Jones
To be fair, this may not even be Braxton Jones’ job to lose. He is going to compete against Jedrick Wills and Theo Benedet. Beyond that, if Ozzy Trapilo can get healthier sooner than expected, Jones could lose his spot in that way. At the same time, if Trapilo is not going to be healthy for a while, and they draft a tackle in the first round, that is another way for Jones to lose his job. This would have to be a first-round pick.Â
Garrett Bradbury
The Bears traded for Bradbury in a bit of a panic because of the surprise retirement of Drew Dalman. So, they fixed the hole, but nothing about the move suggests they have a legitimate long-term option. The Bears will not be able to draft a center until the third or fourth round because of the available players this year. However, if they do take one in that range, he can compete to start this year.Â
Kalif Raymond
The Bears lost both DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheus last year. So, while Luther Burden will take a step forward, they also need Raymond to have a legitimate role and not have anyone take on the role Burden played. They may also be looking to add a legitimate third receiver into the mix. The Bears have been projected to take a receiver in the third or fourth round this year. If that is the case, he will earn more snaps than Raymond quickly,
Dayo OdeyingboÂ
Odeyningbo is coming back from a torn Achilles, so it is not even a sure thing that he will be an impact player this year. Beyond that, edge rusher is the position the team is most likely to select in the first round. That combination of factors means that Odeyingbo may not be starting for the Bears again.
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Cam Lewis
Lewis is arguably the starter at safety, and that is only the case because there is no other real competition. Anyone the Bears draft next weekend will have a chance to start at safety.
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