Bears’ New Safety Thieneman Rising | Chicago Bears News

Chicago Bears News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

The Chicago Bears’ defense got a major upgrade this offseason with the drafting of safety Dillon Thieneman, a versatile, high-energy talent who’s already making waves in camp. After a breakout rookie season at Oregon, Thieneman brings speed, instincts, and passion to a secondary that struggled last year — and he’s poised to be a cornerstone of the Bears’ revamped defense alongside new teammate Coby Bryant. With 92 tackles, five passes defended, and two interceptions in college, Thieneman’s proven he can play everywhere — from the line to deep coverage — and the Bears believe he’s ready to be…