Bears Sign Safety Dillon Thieneman and Center Logan Jones Ahead of Minicamp
The Bears secured their top two draft picks before minicamp, with Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones filling key needs at safety and center.
- On Friday, the Chicago Bears signed safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones, their top two draft picks, to rookie contracts. The signings come ahead of the team's mandatory three-day minicamp beginning Tuesday.
- These signings address critical roster departures: Thieneman replaces All-Pro Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker at safety, while Jones fills the vacancy created by Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman's unexpected retirement this offseason.
- Thieneman, a 21-year-old safety from Oregon, finished his final season with 95 tackles and two interceptions. The 24-year-old Jones, a former Iowa defensive lineman, started 51 games at center and won the 2025 Rimington Trophy.
- Jones will compete with Bradbury, who ranked 30th out of 40 centers in 2025, for the starting role. Thieneman is expected to start alongside Coby Bryant, a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks.
- The Bears begin a mandatory three-day minicamp on Tuesday, where both rookies will compete for starting spots. While Bradbury remains on a one-year deal worth less than $5 million, the team views Jones as the center of the future.
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Bears sign safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones ahead of minicamp
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Chicago Bears agree to contracts with Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones — their top 2 draft picks
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones, their top two draft picks. Only one draft pick is without a contract at this point.
Bears agree to terms with top 2026 draft picks, Dillon Thieneman, Logan Jones
By Myles Simmons Published June 5, 2026 10:25 AM The Bears are getting their top two draft picks under contract. Safety Dillon Thieneman and center Logan Jones have both agreed to terms on their rookie deals, according to a report from NFL Network. Thieneman, the No. 25 overall pick of this year’s draft, was selected out of Oregon. He transferred there last year after playing his first two collegiate seasons with Purdue. Once Thieneman signs, th…
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