League Insider Reveals Ryan Poles’ Likely D-Line Plan — And Why It’s Smart

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is in the process of crafting a plan of attack for the upcoming 2026 NFL draft. The scouting combine arrives at the end of February, marking the last major event to gather top prospects before pro days begin in March. From there, he, head coach Ben Johnson, the scouting department, and the coaching staff will collaborate on forming a draft board, intent on pinpointing players they like. Simulations will be run to determine who has the best chance of falling...