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Ranking Dillon Thieneman’s Debut Among Bears’ Defensive First-Round Picks Since 2000

Dillon Thieneman was all over the field in the Bears' 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers in their season opener. He was one of their few bright spots on the defensive side of the ball.

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4 Chicago Bears Rookies Set to Be Thrown Into the Fire Vs. Panthers in Week 1

When the Chicago Bears take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, there will be at least a handful of rookies playing significant roles during their respective NFL debuts.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 7

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman reveals Ben Johnson’s instructions for Week 1

Dillon Thieneman and the Chicago Bears are just less than a week away from opening their 2026 regular season. They put in a lot of work during training camp, with Ben Johnson and his staff overseeing all sessions.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 6

Chicago Bears rookie gets major accolade prediction before Week 1

The Chicago Bears found a new building block for their defense when they selected Dillon Thieneman in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, he’ll be entering his rookie season a crucial member of the secondary.

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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.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 3

Chicago Bears free agent emerging as secondary starter before Week 1

The Chicago Bears thought they had their safety situation figured out when they signed Coby Bryant and drafted Dillon Thieneman. But with Bryant now forced to undergo surgery, who starts next to Thieneman has become a major question.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 1

Chicago Bears still searching for starting safety duo

The Chicago Bears planned to have Coby Bryant and Dillon Thieneman as their starting safeties in 2026. But with Bryant undergoing knee surgery, those plans have gone out the window.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 28

Bears HC Ben Johnson’s unexpected comment on rookie Dillon Thieneman

Ben Johnson and his coaching staff have overseen the Chicago Bears’ training camp and preseason. It allowed them to see firsthand how prepared the player are for the upcoming season, including Dillon Thieneman.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Rookie Dillon Thieneman draws high praise from Bears veteran

Dillon Thieneman is entering his rookie season with the Chicago Bears. However, he’s already receiving praise from the coaching staff and his veteran teammates, including T.J.

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.

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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 / August 17

Bears fans react to Dillon Thieneman’s preseason debut

The Chicago Bears expect a lot from Dillon Thieneman in his first NFL season. During training camp, Coby Bryant injured his knee and needs four to six months to recover.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 13

Bears GM Ryan Poles addresses Colston Loveland-Dillon Thieneman battles

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears are set for a crucial season. They won the NFC North and reached the Divisional Round in 2025 but are looking to achieve more success.

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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 / ChiCitySports / August 9

Bears have five words for rookie Dillon Thieneman after career first

The Chicago Bears already have a lot of trust in Dillon Thieneman ahead of his rookie season. They used their No. 25 in this year’s draft to select him and address their need at safety.

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / August 5

Bears Rookie Dillon Thieneman Quickly Forced Into NFL Multitasking

In Wednesday's very light Bears non-padded practice, rookie Dillon Thieneman came face to face with a matchup nightmare in red zone coverage for any safety, let alone an inexperienced one.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 26

Chicago Bears Undecided Starters: One Position Requires a Camp Battle to Decide

The Bears arrive at training camp with five undecided position situations, the specialist niche role of long snapper aside. Only one of those could be considered so undecided.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 25

Every Rookie to Watch During Chicago Bears Training Camp

Get ready, Chicago Bears fans, we are just days away from the start of training camp. Chicago saw rookies arrive on Saturday, July 25, and the rest of the team will be in the building on Tuesday, July 28.

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.