06/07/2026
NFL.com named Dillon Thieneman one of the rookies who needs to succeed right away in Year 1.
Chicago led the NFL with 23 interceptions last season, but most of that production left the building. The Chicago Bears lost Kevin Byard, Jaquan Brisker, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, then rebuilt the safety room with Coby Bryant and Thieneman.
Thieneman gives Dennis Allen a versatile defensive back who can play deep, fill the box, and cover from the slot. If he adjusts quickly, Chicago’s secondary can stay dangerous even after major turnover.