The 2026 NFL Draft will begin in Pittsburgh, with the first time in Ryan Poles' tenure as general manager, he will focus on supplementing a playoff roster rather than building from scratch. Most of the Bears' needs are on the defensive side of the ball, with an improvement both at the tackle and edge spots. The team also needs another starting safety after losing key players in the past year. The Bears currently hold seven picks, but they could acquire more through trades. The 2026 draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, the NFL Network, and is available in Spanish on ESPN Deportes.