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Bears Take Iowa Center Logan Jones with 57th Overall Pick in 2nd Round of 2026 NFL Draft
The promotion links the pick to a new NFL-Kraft Heinz partnership and a welcome from Devin Hester, who was the 57th pick in 2006.
- On Friday, the Chicago Bears selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing a long-term vacancy at the position.
- Starting center Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired last month after a Pro Bowl campaign, forcing Chicago to trade for veteran Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots as a temporary replacement signed only through 2026.
- A four-year starter for the Hawkeyes, Jones earned first-team All-American honors and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center, posting a 90.2 pass-blocking grade that ranked first among centers nationally.
- Heinz said the honoree would receive a lifetime ketchup supply and custom 'Mr. 57' jacket, welcoming him to the club alongside Bears legend Devin Hester, selected 57th in 2006 20 years ago.
- During training camp, Jones and Bradbury will compete for the starting center job, with Bears coach Ben Johnson's system placing significant demands on the position that Jones is prepared to handle.
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The Chicago Bears didn’t get too cute or creative in the two opening rounds of the NFL draft, addressing specific needs with logical picks at Nos. 25 and 57 on Thursday and Friday, respectively.After acquiring safety Dillon Thieneman out of Oregon in the first round to fill in for departed first-team All-Pro Kevin Byard III and 17-game starter Jaquan Brisker, the Bears turned to center Logan Jones of Iowa in Round 2.Chicago had to scramble this …
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