The Chicago Bears are acting quickly in order to fix one of the biggest issues they faced last season, which was their offensive line. Despite the hype of drafting Caleb Williams with the number one overall pick, and adding plenty of talent around him, the Bears were unable to protect their rookie signal caller, resulting in 68 sacks which was the highest by far in the league. <\/p>
To address this concern, general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears have already made their first move by trading for guard Jonah Jackson, who should be a valuable addition to Chicago’s O-line. This move not only brings a top quality offensive lineman to the Windy City, but it also reunites him with his former offensive coordinator at Detroit, Ben Johnson. Jackson and Johnson worked together for four years in Detroit<\/a>, so they have a fairly good understanding of one another. <\/p> What the Bears are getting from this trade is a highly talented blocker up front who can play both guard positions as well as the center if required. Jackson, a former round 3 pick from the 2020 draft class, was selected to a Pro Bowl in 2021 and has since been a huge asset barring his lone season with the Los Angeles Rams in 2024.<\/p>How Does This Move Help Chicago? <\/h2>