Bears Defense in Crisis | Chicago News

The Chicago Bears’ defense is in deep trouble, with a crippling lack of depth at cornerback and safety forcing them to scramble through injured backups and fringe players. General manager Ryan Poles prioritized offense, leaving the secondary thin and vulnerable—especially without a strong pass rush to help out. Jaylon Johnson is their only reliable CB, while Tyrique Stevenson and Kyler Gordon struggle with consistency and injuries. Safety Coby Bryant’s long absence and Cam Lewis’s injury leave the team scrambling, and even linebackers and defensive ends are falling ill. Despite Dennis Allen’s past ability to turn chaos into competence, last year’s defense gave up too many yards and points while turning the ball over often. With the season still ahead, this isn’t a full-blown collapse—but it’s a warning sign that the Bears’ defense is dangerously fragile. 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/77e2542ae03cdf88