Bears Battle for Key 2026 Roles | Chicago Bears News

The Chicago Bears are buzzing into training camp with high hopes after an 11-win season and their first playoff win in over a decade. Head coach Ben Johnson faces critical roster battles, especially on the offensive line, where veteran Braxton Jones fights to reclaim his starting left tackle spot, while rookie Logan Jones steps into the center void left by Drew Dalman’s retirement. At wide receiver, Rome Odunze looks to lead the charge after DJ Moore’s departure, but Luther Burden III and rookies Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas are vying for key roles — including the return specialist spot. Even lesser-known positions like long snapper are heating up, with Luke Elkin and Beau Gardner locked in a tight race. This camp could define the Bears’ 2026 season — and who makes the roster. 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/647fa9f3759bc2a4