Bears updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Finalized 1st-round pick after playoff exit

Windy City Gridiron • January 19, 2026 • sports

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The Chicago Bears, under coach Ben Johnson entering his second year, are poised for a promising 2025 season with a strong core of returning players and motivation to overcome their recent playoff loss to the Rams.
The NFL Free Agency period begins on March 11, 2025, with an early negotiating window starting March 9, marking the start of key offseason roster moves for the Bears.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23–25, where the Bears are set to pick 25th in the first round following their 11-6 record and playoff exit.
The draft order is currently led by teams with the worst records, such as the Las Vegas Raiders and New York