Bears Fans See Glaring Holes at Left Tackle, Defensive Line

The Chicago Bears have two clear roster needs heading into the offseason.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Chicago Bears are expected to make significant changes to their roster in the second year under head coach Ben Johnson. According to a Bleacher Report analysis, the team's two biggest needs are at left tackle and along the defensive line.

Why it matters

The Bears struggled on both sides of the ball in 2025, finishing with a 5-11 record. Addressing the weaknesses at left tackle and on the defensive line will be crucial for the team to improve and compete in the NFC North next season.

The details

The Bears' offensive line was a major issue in 2025, and left tackle is seen as the team's biggest need on that side of the ball. Defensively, the Bears will look to bolster their defensive line, which was a weakness throughout the season.

  • The Bears finished the 2025 season with a 5-11 record.

The players

Ben Johnson

The head coach of the Chicago Bears, entering his second season with the team.

Alex Ballentine

A writer for Bleacher Report who analyzed the biggest needs for every NFL team.

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What’s next

The Bears will look to address their needs at left tackle and on the defensive line through free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The Bears have clear weaknesses to address on both sides of the ball if they hope to improve and compete in the NFC North next season.