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Ranking Bears’ 2022 rookies by potential Year 1 impact

The Bears have an intriguing group of rookies who could be significant contributors in 2022. We rank our top 10 by potential impact.

The Chicago Bears roster has undergone significant changes this offseason under new general manager Ryan Poles, who is building the roster his way. But perhaps his biggest contribution so far is his 2022 NFL draft class (and undrafted free agent class).

The Bears have a number of talented players who are primed to be significant contributors as rookies, including their top selections cornerback Kyler Gordon, safety Jaquan Brisker and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. But there are some other surprise players who could carve out some nice roles for themselves this season.

Ahead of training camp, we’re ranking the top Bears rookies by their projected impact in 2022.

Podcast: Discussing potential of this 2022 Bears rookie class

The Bears have several rookies poised to make a significant impact this season. We share our thoughts on which rookies will be contributors.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ first NFL draft class has the potential to be an impactful one from Day 1. There are a number of drafted rookies who are poised for starting jobs. But which rookies are primed to make the biggest impacts?

When discussing this rookie class, you have to start with second-round selections cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker, who have immediately upgraded the secondary. Gordon and Brisker fill huge holes at their respective positions, and they’re both expected to start immediately as rookies. Both Gordon and Brisker have made an impression during the offseason program, where they’ve been turnover machines.

One of the biggest needs for the Bears this offseason has been wide receiver, which they addressed with the selection of Velus Jones Jr. in the third round of the draft. It’s easy to see why Chicago is excited about Jones’ potential, where his speed and run-after-the-catch ability have him poised to become a playmaker for quarterback Justin Fields. Given the Bears have an unproven receiving corp behind Darnell Mooney, Jones has a chance to see plenty of reps as a rookie.

Perhaps one of the more surprising rookies is fifth rounder Braxton Jones, who’s garnered starting reps at left tackle during the final week of organized team activities and mandatory minicamp. Jones clearly impressed the coaching staff to earn that starting chance, and he’s emerged as a contender for that starting left tackle role.

Some other notable rookies include punter Trenton Gill, who finds himself as the top guy following the release of Ryan Winslow, and fifth-round defensive end Dominique Robinson, who has the chance for some valuable reps behind the likes of Robert Quinn, Trevis Gipson and Al-Quadin Muhammad.

Host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and myself (@AlyssaBarbieri) discuss the rookies we expect to make significant impacts in 2022. Rookie talk begins around the 16:36 mark of the episode.

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What do you think? Which Bears rookies do you think will make the greatest impact in 2022?

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30 Most Important Bears of 2022: No. 25 Eddie Jackson

Eddie Jackson is next in our 30 Most Important Bears of 2022, a familiar face on defense, but someone who needs a bounce-back season.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2022 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. There are a number of players, coaches and front office members that are crucial to the team’s success this season.

Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 most important Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2021 season, look ahead to 2022 and tackle the biggest question facing them this year.

Up next at No. 25 is safety Eddie Jackson, a familiar face on the defense, but someone who is more familiar with underperforming in recent seasons.

Bears sign top draft pick CB Kyler Gordon

The Bears have locked down top draft pick Kyler Gordon to a four-year rookie deal.

The Chicago Bears have signed top draft pick cornerback Kyler Gordon to a four-year rookie deal, the team announced Saturday.

Gordon was selected by the Bears with the 39th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, addressing a huge need in the secondary. Gordon has impressed during the team’s offseason program, where he’s expected to start on the outside opposite Jaylon Johnson when the regular season begins.

Unfortunately, a minor injury sidelined Gordon during the final week of organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, where he was seen riding a stationary bike off on the sidelines during practice. The important thing is that he’s healthy for the start of training camp on July 27.

Gordon joins wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., edge rusher Dominique Robinson, running back Trestan Ebner, safety Elijah Hicks, punter Trenton Gill and offensive linemen Braxton Jones, Zachary Thomas, Doug Kramer, and Ja’Tyre Carter as rookies who have signed with the team.

Second-round safety Jaquan Brisker remains the only Bears rookie who hasn’t signed his rookie deal.

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Stock up, stock down following Bears offseason program

Now that the dust has settled on the offseason program, we’re taking a look at which Bears saw their stock rise and which saw it fall.

The Chicago Bears wrapped mandatory minicamp last week — and with it their offseason program. Now, they get an extended summer break before returning to Halas Hall for training camp on July 26.

It was certainly an eventful offseason to say the least, which included plenty of change ranging from a new regime to the departures of key veterans and the addition of some younger faces.

There were plenty of storylines that unfolded during the course of organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, including some that are expected to carry over into training camp.

Now that the dust has settled on the offseason program, we’re taking a look at which players saw their stock rise and which players saw their stock dip ahead of training camp.

Winners and losers following the Bears’ offseason program

The Bears wrapped their offseason program, and we’re taking a look at the winners and losers from offseason workouts.

The latest wave of the Chicago Bears offseason has come and gone as voluntary and mandatory workouts are now complete, leaving us with one final extended break before training camp officially begins.

These late spring workouts don’t reveal a ton of information as players aren’t practicing in pads and just a few practices are even mandatory. But based on playing time, highlights in practice, and possible injury news, it’s not too difficult to determine who came out a winner during this portion of the offseason and who didn’t.

Here are our winners and losers following the Bears’ latest string of workouts.

Which Bears rookies will have biggest impact in 2022?

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the rookies who are poised to make the biggest impact in the 2022 season.

The Chicago Bears are in the middle of a rebuild — or retooling, as new general manager Ryan Poles likes to call it — under a new regime. The roster looks different than it did at the conclusion of the 2021 season, where there are a number of young players who will be key to this team’s success.

There are a handful of rookies who have the chance to contribute immediately, where the Bears’ future success is dependent upon their contributions and development this season.

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the rookies who are poised to make the biggest impact in the 2022 season, which includes some notable players and a surprise name.

14 takeaways from Bears’ final day of mandatory minicamp

The Bears wrapped mandatory minicamp on Thursday, and there was plenty to dissect. Here’s what we learned from practice:

The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall for their final practice of mandatory minicamp, which featured a strong outing as the team heads into the summer.

There was plenty to unpack following Thursday’s practice, including quarterback Justin Fields’ sharp day, honoring the late Brian Piccolo on the 52nd anniversary of his death and head coach Matt Eberflus’ message to his team heading into the summer break.

With the offseason program officially in the books, the team will break for the summer and return in late July for training camp.

Here’s what we learned from the final day of Bears minicamp:

12 takeaways from Bears’ first day of mandatory minicamp

The Bears kicked off mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and it was certainly an eventual day. Here’s what we learned from Tuesday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears returned to Halas Hall for their first practice of mandatory minicamp, and it was certainly an eventful day.

There was plenty to unpack following Tuesday’s practice, including the notable absence of star pass rusher Robert Quinn, who was the only player not in attendance. Also making headlines included Dakota Dozier being carted off the field with an apparent leg injury, Velus Jones Jr. continuing to impress and more experimentation with the offensive line.

Chicago has two more practices on Wednesday and Thursday before breaking for the summer.

Here’s what we learned from the first day of Bears minicamp:

What to watch for at Bears’ mandatory minicamp this week

The Bears wrap their offseason program with mandatory minicamp this week. Here are some storylines to keep an eye on:

The Chicago Bears wrapped up the voluntary portion of their offseason program following organized team activities last week. Now, the attention shifts to mandatory minicamp, which runs June 14-16.

There were a number of intriguing storylines unfolding during OTAs, including a number of which will continue into minicamp.

The Bears have three more practices before breaking for the summer ahead of training camp in late July.

Here’s what you should be keeping an eye out for at minicamp this week: