Chicago Bears fans are still less than three months away from training camp, but there is still plenty of intrigue going into it.
After an interesting 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears now have a clearer picture of who is going to be battling in training camp at certain positions. There are four that might have everyone's attention going into minicamp.
Who will be competing in those positions battles and who has a strongest chance to win them? Here's a look at each of the four to watch out for.
Left Tackle: Braxton Jones, Theo Benedet, Jedrick Willis Jr.
It certainly feels like it should be Jones' job to lose going into training camp for the second straight year, but Benedet and Willis are going to give him a run for their money. Willis is a proven starter in this league that just dealt with a major injury. Benedet proved to be great in run blocking, but not a consistent pass blocker in his starts last year. This will be the most-watched position battle in camp, but one that Jones should have the advantage in winning.
Cornerback 2: Tyrique Stevenson and Malik Muhammad
Stevenson also should be the favorite to win the CB2 job, but Muhammad is gaining enough traction that he could compete for the job despite being a fourth-round pick in this year's draft. Muhammad has all the qualities to develop into a starter, but it will be a matter of whether he can step in from Day 1 and play the position. Stevenson fell out of favor with the coaching staff after being benched last year, so don't count out Muhammad as a possibility here.
Defensive Tackle Backups: Neville Gallimore, Shemar Turner, James Lynch, Kentavius Street, Jordan van den Berg
Gervon Dexter and Grady Jarrett are the clear-cut starters, but there are at least five guys all battling to be the main backups. Some believe Turner is an edge rusher, but he could also play tackle or off the edge. Otherwise, there are three veterans battling with 2026 sixth-round pick Berg, who might actually be more of a challenger than some think.
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Wide Receiver 3: Kalif Raymond, Jahdae Walker, Zavion Thomas
This battle is really between Raymond and Walker, but Thomas should still be in the competition, as he could surprise some people. These guys all have speed, as it will come down to who knows the offense better, and Thomas has a massive disadvantage there. Raymond and Walker will have to prove they can catch all the passes and be reliable slot receivers if they want to win the WR3 job.
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