NFL draft

What to know about the 2026 NFL draft, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how to watch

The NFL draft begins Thursday. The Chicago Bears pick at No. 25 in the first round. Here’s everything fans need to know ahead of the draft, including how to watch.

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