As teams come out of training camp and into their work for the regular season, the ideal situation for the rookie class is for everyone to be riding the up elevator.
As the Bears were going into Saturday's last preseason game, it finally looks like this is the case for the entire Bears rookie class of 2026.
Last year the Bears couldn't say this when fifth-round cornerback Zah Frazier was a no-show for camp and Shemar Turner had been fighting through an injury through a big part of training camp. There were even questions about Colston Loveland and Luther Burden as both had gone through offseason and/or camp injury rehab, although at that point both appeared set to move forward.
Ben Johnson on rookie safety, Dillon Thieneman:“I don’t even know what his voice sounds like. He just comes in to work.. a little bit robotic, in a good way. He puts his head down and grinds.. really pleased with where he’s at.” pic.twitter.com/LKZ0MEuQoz— Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) August 27, 2026This class might not have the players who are already wowing people but even Loveland and Burden couldn't say they were at that level yet when the regular season began. What they do have is a group all starting to ascend and showing signs they could contribute.
