GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Bears most valuable asset as they try to upgrade their roster this offseason is the No. 10 pick in the upcoming draft.
The Bears went into Sunday slotted ninth, but their 24-22 last-second win over the Packers moved them to 5-12 and dropped them a spot. Had they lost, they would’ve picked somewhere between fourth and seventh, depending on tie-breakers.
General manager Ryan Poles likely will use that selection to address the need at left tackle, defensive end or defensive tackle. Pass rushers Abdul Carter (Penn State) and Mykel Williams (Georgia), Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks are some potential targets.
The Bears have finished with a top-10 pick all three seasons under Poles. He traded down from ninth to 10th in 2023 and drafted right tackle Darnell Wright, and used the No. 9 pick in 2024 on wide receiver Rome Odunze. The Bears also had the No. 1 pick via the Panthers last year and drafted quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Titans landed the top pick, followed by the Browns and Giants. All three teams finished 3-14.
