Projecting the Bears’ starting defense ahead of 2023 NFL draft

Ahead of the NFL draft, we’re projecting what the Bears’ starting defense will look like in 2023.

The 2023 NFL draft is almost here, and the Chicago Bears are gearing up for an important draft.

It’s been quite an eventful offseason for Chicago, who traded the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers for a draft haul that included wide receiver DJ Moore. But there’s still plenty of work for general manager Ryan Poles to do in the draft.

When looking at this Bears roster, it’s the defense that’s the most concerning. There are questions across the defensive line, where Poles will look to shore up the edge and interior. But Chicago also needs to address cornerback.

Ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, we’re projecting what the Bears starting defense will look like, featuring some holes at expected positions.