Bears' 4 Veterans on the Hot Seat | Chicago Bears News

The Chicago Bears are in full accountability mode for 2026, with four key veterans facing intense pressure to deliver after underwhelming seasons. Grady Jarrett, locked in for $40M, must outperform Gervon Dexter and justify his hefty contract. Dayo Odeyingbo, with one sack in eight games and a $48M deal, needs a bounce-back or risk being traded. Cole Kmet’s declining production and the team’s new tight end draft pick cast doubt on his future. And Tyrique Stevenson, who fell off the roster late last season, has one year left to prove he’s still an NFL starter before hitting free agency. The fans are watching — and the clock is ticking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49b1ab186faef834