With Moore off the roster, the Bears hold four Top-100 picks in the upcoming draft, creating a clear path to bolster the roster through multiple selections. A proposed 3-round, 2026 mock draft envisions the following moves: Round 1 (25th overall) Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, a hard-hitting safety from Toledo, could address the secondary with a versatile pairing alongside a ball-hawk presence. Round 2 (57th overall) Jacob Rodriquez, a linebacker from Texas Tech, would help replace Tremaine Edmunds and add speed beside T.J. Edwards. Round 2 (60th overall, via BUF) Gracen Halton, a defensive tackle from Oklahoma, offers interior disruption as the team emphasizes depth along the front. Round 3 (89th overall) Bryce Lance, a wide receiver from North Dakota State, projects as a complementary threat in a Bears receiving corps that could feature emerging names. The plan reflects a broader strategy to maximize the assets gained from the Moore trade while addressing key defensive and offensive needs.
Overall, Chicago’s move to trade Moore creates a versatile cap for further acquisitions and positions the team to potentially pursue additional trades or strengthen the roster through the 2026 draft. The discussed selections aim to balance immediate impact with long-term development, particularly at safety, linebacker, and interior defensive line, while retooling the pass-catching corps around a renewed offensive framework.
