The 2022 NFL draft is in the books, and the Chicago Bears have welcomed 11 new rookies to the fold.
General manager Ryan Poles turned six draft selections into 11 on draft weekend, where he found some immediate starters in second-round picks cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker. Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. and punter Trenton Gill could also contribute significantly as rookies.
Chicago still has some work to do building their 90-man roster. But here’s a look at where the Bears roster stands following the 2022 NFL draft — not including unconfirmed undrafted free agent additions.
Quarterback (3)
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Justin Fields
Trevor Siemian
Ryan Willis
There’s no disputing that Fields is QB1 heading into the 2022 season, where he’ll have an entire offseason to prepare as the starter. Chicago signed Siemian to serve as Fields’ backup, and they released Nick Foles after not being able to find a trade partner.
Running back (5)
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David Montgomery
Khalil Herbert
Darrynton Evans
Khari Blasingame
Trestan Ebner
Following Tarik Cohen’s release, the Bears’ running backs room is set with Montgomery and Herbert. Montgomery is entering the final year of his rookie deal and Herbert was impressive in his rookie year. Chicago also added Evans and Blasingame, who will serve as fullback, to the depth chart. The Bears drafted Ebner in the sixth round to add more depth at the position.
Wide receiver (8)
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Darnell Mooney
Byron Pringle
Velus Jones Jr.
Equanimeous St. Brown
David Moore
Dazz Newsome
Nsimba Webster
Isaiah Coulter
The Bears have started reassembling their wide receiver room through free agency with the additions of Pringle and St. Brown. They join Mooney as the three likely roster locks currently under contract. Chicago turned to the NFL draft…