Mike Moraitis· Aug 10, 2026
Moraitis expects rookie sixth-rounder Jordan van den Berg to open no higher than fourth on the Bears' interior defensive line depth chart, behind Gervon Dexter, Grady Jarrett and Neville Gallimore, though he believes Chicago will find ways to get him on the field in 2026.
“van den Berg will likely be no higher than No. 4 on the depth chart behind Dexter, Jarrett and Gallimore.”
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- Depth Chart CallsNeville GallimoreChicago BearsAug 10, 2026
Neville Gallimore to be 3rd on the depth chart
“van den Berg will likely be no higher than No. 4 on the depth chart behind Dexter, Jarrett and Gallimore.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsGervon Dexter Sr.Chicago BearsAug 10, 2026
Gervon Dexter Sr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“van den Berg will likely be no higher than No. 4 on the depth chart behind Dexter, Jarrett and Gallimore.”
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Jordan van den Berg to be 4th on the depth chart
“When it comes to how much playing time he could receive, van den Berg will likely be no higher than No. 4 on the depth chart behind Dexter, Jarrett and Gallimore.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsGrady JarrettChicago BearsAug 10, 2026
Grady Jarrett to be 2nd on the depth chart
“van den Berg will likely be no higher than No. 4 on the depth chart behind Dexter, Jarrett and Gallimore.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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