The Chicago Bears did not draft an edge rusher during the 2026 NFL Draft and general manager Ryan Poles made a clear statement in doing so.

Here's an undrafted free agent tracker, following who the Bears have signed after the 2026 NFL Draft and where local college players have signed.

The Bears selected another tight end, Sam Roush, in the 2026 NFL Draft. With Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet already in the mix, this was a confusing pick. Roush is a good player, but the need for a third starting caliber tight end was not there. It was a selection that felt unnecessary due to the fact that they have plenty of other needs.

Follow along with our 2026 NFL Draft tracker as the Chicago Bears navigate the three-day event. We'll keep you updated with every pick and trade the Bears make, and we'll be providing grades for each selection.

The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class drew no shortage of controversy during the three-day event. The biggest gripes were the Bears not coming away with an edge rusher and the team waiting until the sixth round to address the interior of the defensive line.

See where the Chicago Bears land on several notable media outlet power rankings, including NFL.com, The Athletic, and more.