Projecting the Bears’ 2022 starting defense after NFL draft

After the NFL draft, we’re examining what the Bears’ starting defense currently looks like in 2022.

The 2022 NFL draft is in the books, and the Chicago Bears welcomed 11 new rookies to the roster. Even now, it’s hard to know exactly what this team will look like with an entire offseason ahead of us.

General manager Ryan Poles entered the draft with plenty of needs, including wide receiver, offensive line and defensive back. And he addressed those in some form with the additions of four offensive linemen, three defensive backs and one wideout.

Chicago used its first two draft picks to find two immediate starters in cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker, which has provided more clarity on the defensive depth chart.

After 2022 NFL draft, we’re predicting what the Bears starting defense will look like this season.