The lack of a selection at edge rusher was the most glaring issue Chicago Bears fans and writers had with the team's 2026 NFL Draft.

Adding to the edge rusher group was one of the hottest topics of conversation all offseason long — and for good reason.

Chicago simply didn't rush the quarterback good enough in 2025, whether that be from the edge rusher spot or the interior of the defensive line.

Especially over the last decade, we've seen time and time again that Super Bowl-winning teams dominate in the trenches, yet a Bears squad with Super Bowl aspirations hasn't done much at defensive line, and hasn't done anything at edge rusher .

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles.…