Jourdan Rodrigue· Apr 24, 2026
Rodrieg expects Bears second-round-of-the-first-round pick Dylan Theeneman to step into Chicago's secondary as an immediate starter.
“probably will start for them immediately”
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- Depth Chart CallsDillon ThienemanChicago BearsApr 24, 2026
Dillon Thieneman to be 1st on the depth chart
“he's a player who can do a lot of things, sees the field really well and will contribute with them, probably will start for them immediately”
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