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Virtually nothing went right for the Chicago Bears in their Week 5 loss at Lambeau Field. The Packers controlled the tempo of the game from start to finish and got an ounce of revenge for the Bears ending their season in historic fashion in January with a 31-7 victory.

NFL News / SuperWest Sports / October 13

2026 Top Week 5 NFL Performances by Players from West: Highlighting some standout alumni veterans and rookies

The NFL continues to excite. Perhaps the most unbelievable stat of all time came this week, as Jacksonville knocked off Philadelphia in London in the most improbable way.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 9

NFL Analyst Says Ben Johnson’s Offense Gets the Love, but Dillon Thieneman Is Fueling the Bears

The Chicago Bears’ offense has been the talk of the lakefront since Ben Johnson arrived, and a 59-point opener did nothing to quiet it. Dillon Thieneman is making the case that the other side of the ball deserves some of that attention, even if Johnson himself has taken to calling it a no-name defense.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 8

Chicago Bears secondary duo earns All-Rookie nomination

The Chicago Bears have built the nucleus of their roster through the NFL Draft. In 2026, they landed a pair of secondary standouts in safety Dillon Thieneman and cornerback Malik Muhammad.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman already looks like the draft pick everyone overthought, and Chicago’s defense is better for it

Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman has been all over the field early in his career, and two NFL draft analysts singled him out while revisiting which 2026 picks landed in exactly the right place.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 7

Two Bears Earn Early NFL All-Rookie Honors, And One Surprising Honorable Mention

The Chicago Bears have started the 2026 NFL season on a roll, going 3-1 in the first quarter of the season despite Caleb Williams' hamstring injury sidelining him for the last two games.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 5

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman addresses lack of playing time

Dillon Thieneman watched most of the Chicago Bears’ Week 4 win over the New York Jets on the sideline. While not being on the field could be frustrating to others, the rookie safety knew it was for a good reason.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 2

Chicago Bears rookie earns firm Dennis Allen endorsement after Week 3

The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft in desperate need of playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. With their first pick, Chicago found one in the form of safety Dillon Thieneman.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 1

Two Oregon Ducks Rank Among NFL's Best Rookies

Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season is set to get underway, and several Oregon Ducks rookies are off to a strong start to their professional football careers.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman’s immediate thought after 1st NFL interception

When the Chicago Bears used their first-round pick on Dillon Thieneman, he immediately became a building block on defense. Early on, the safety has been one of Chicago’s brightest stars.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30

Dillon Thieneman, Malik Muhammad update emerges after Bears-Eagles game

Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad entered the 2026 season with a bigger role than initially expected. Injuries to some of the Chicago Bears’ secondary paved the way for them to see increased playing time.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 29

Bears: Coby Bryant’s strong reaction to Dillon Thieneman’s first career INT

Coby Bryant remains away from the Chicago Bears as he recovers from knee surgery. However, he watches the team’s games to cheer for his teammates, including Dillon Thieneman, who recorded his first NFL interception on Monday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 24

Chicago Bears rookie already in history books after Week 2

After selecting Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears didn’t take another player on defense until the fourth. With pick No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 2

It's time for our weekly rookie check-in, and we're going to focus on a trio of defenders who stood out in NFL Week 2.

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Chicago Bears News / Draft Nation / September 25

2026 Chicago Bears Rookie Preview

Chicago went from worst to first in 2025, riding seven fourth-quarter comebacks and a league-leading 23 interceptions to a 12-7 record, but repeating that formula won't be easy.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Colston Loveland had no words for Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman

Dillon Thieneman enjoyed an impressive NFL regular-season debut on Sunday. He played a key role in the Chicago Bears’ 59-37 win, showcasing his elite skill set.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Bears QB Caleb Williams sends message to rookie Dillon Thieneman

Dillon Thieneman received the defensive game ball from Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson on Sunday. The rookie safety made a strong impression in his debut NFL game, and Caleb Williams sent a message to him.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Dillon Thieneman’s admission about Bears fans

Dillon Thieneman played his regular-season debut during the Chicago Bears’ first win on Sunday. He received ample opportunities from Ben Johnson against the Carolina Panthers, allowing him to showcase his talents.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / September 4

Dillon Thieneman Has More Pressure on Him Than Expected

When the Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there was already going to be pressure. First-round picks are expected to contribute, and Thieneman was viewed as a player talented enough to compete for a starting role immediately.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman, girlfriend Greta Segert turn heads on Sunday

Dillon Thieneman is all set for his rookie season with the Chicago Bears. He fully participated in training camp and saw some action during team’s first two postseason games.

Chicago Bears News / TWSN / August 11

Coby Bryant Injury Puts Pressure on Bears Rookie Chicago Dillon Thieneman

When Coby Bryant ended up suffering a knee injury early on in training camp, the Chicago Bears were hoping to have avoided a major injury with him. That is not the case, as instead it was reported that his knee injury required surgery and will keep him sidelined for four to six months.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Bears first-round rookie Dillon Thieneman has been thrown into the fire in more ways than one during his first NFL training camp

The Chicago Bears have been feeding rookie safety Dillon Thieneman through a firehose throughout training camp, including taking on the lead role with the first-team offense and going up against tight end Colston Loveland.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 9

SI Ranked Dillon Thieneman 26th in First-Round Upside but Bears Have Reason to Disagree

Chicago Bears fans will be eager to see first-round pick Dillon Thieneman when training camp opens in a few weeks. The exciting safety out of the University of Oregon - by way of Purdue first - will fill a void in a secondary that hopes to improve this season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 30

Dillon Thieneman Pushing For Bears’ Starting Safety Job

Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker played virtually all of the Bears’ safety snaps in 2025. The former has since reunited with Mike Vrabel in New England, while the latter took a one-year deal with the Steelers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 25

NFC Notes: Kyler Murray, Dillon Thieneman, Bears, Lions, Vikings

The Bears picked up S Dillon Thieneman in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. When asked about his advice to the rookie, S Coby Bryant said it’s important to stay healthy and be coachable, which Thieneman is proving to be. “The biggest thing is just taking care of his body and being coachable, which he is,” Bryant said, via BearsWire.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 22

Dillon Thieneman, Bears secondary have a high bar to shoot for in 2026 after a former Chicago unit earned the top nod from PFF

The Chicago Bears reinforced secondary has some big shoes to fill compared to how the unit performed last season and now an even higher bar to aim for after this latest Pro Football Focus ranking.