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Bears Breakout Watch: 5 Players Who Could Change 2026 | Joe Thuney Ranks #5 In Best Guards List
The Chicago Bears are entering 2026 with real expectations after an 11-6 season, an NFC North title and a playoff breakthrough. But if Chicago wants to take the next step toward Super Bowl contention, it may come down to internal development — and a few major breakout seasons.
On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down five Bears breakout candidates for 2026, including Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Austin Booker, Rome Odunze and rookie safety Dillon Thieneman. Can Loveland become one of the NFL’s best tight ends? Is Luther Burden ready to challenge for WR1? Can Rome…
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