Bears Redeem Themselves With Strong 4th Round Move To Get Malik Muhammad

After failing to help the defense at all on day two, it’s clear the Chicago Bears felt a sense of urgency to change that on the final day of the 2026 draft. General manager Ryan Poles did something he doesn’t do very often. He traded up from the 129th overall pick to #124 in a deal with the Carolina Panthers. There, the Bears grabbed Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad. Make no mistake. This was a strong move for Chicago. Muhammad is a long, athletic player with plenty of physicality you wouldn’t expect from somebody who is 182 lbs.