The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of the 2021 season, where they’ll face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football on Sept. 12. But there are plenty of questions facing this team, including on defense.
There are some notable changes on defense, starting with new defensive coordinator Sean Desai, who will look to put his players in the best positions for success. The biggest concern facing the defense is the lack of depth at cornerback, where Jaylon Johnson is the only reliable cornerback currently on the roster. With the return of Eddie Goldman, the Bears defensive front has an opportunity to be a force.
We’re ranking the 10 most important Bears players on defense heading into the 2021 season: