Brad Biggs

They've got two defensive tackles under contract right now, Javon Dexter and Grady Jarrett.

Somehow, someway, before the draft, I think they've got to supplement that position.

I believe if they don't get kind of a main player there, it's going to have to be a consideration for a high pick in the draft because they need more depth there on the interior of the defensive line.

and they need improved production as well.

And I realize that

steers the conversation at least briefly away from Max and Tyler Linderbaum and whatever else.

But just look at the depth chart of guys that are being paid right now for 2026 and think about defensive tackle a little bit.

No, I think the Bears should stay involved on everything, be aware of everything, keep an eye on what's the price, where is the market at, and I don't know that anybody can answer that clearly at this point.

I'm just pointing out that

defensive tackle hasn't gotten a lot of conversation.

And I wouldn't be surprised if that's among the first couple moves they make when things can get rolling next week is bringing in a defensive tackle.

I'm curious, and I don't have any intel, but what is their evaluation of Jonathan Allen, right?

has either already been released by the Vikings or has been told he will be released by the Vikings.

I believe that's a situation where he's got guaranteed money on the books for this season that Minnesota will owe him.

So there's at least some offset potentially involved there.

Listen, does he solve your situation deep into the future?

No.

Is he a pretty good pro?

Yes, but again, I don't know what their evaluation at Allen is, but I do know they've got to get better there.

Ryan Poles has got to play a little bit of Tetris with the Bears roster and the Bears salary cap.