Bears’ updated 2023 NFL draft order after Week 16

The Chicago Bears are sitting at 3-12 through the first 16 weeks of the 2022 NFL season, where things have been rocky in the first season under Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus.

But that was to be expected. This season is all about development, including quarterback Justin Fields, who has emerged as one of the league’s most exciting young players. So while the Bears will finish with one of the worst records, they’ve already won this season.

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With just two games left to be played, we’re winding down on the 2022 season and looking ahead to a busy 2023 offseason. That includes the NFL draft, where Chicago is trending toward a top-2 draft pick to address an important need.

If the season were to end today, the Bears would hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. With Chicago’s loss to the Bills, they’ve maintained control of the second overall pick.

The Bears are in contention for the No. 1 overall pick. If the Texans win one of their final two games and Chicago lose out, the Bears would land that first overall selection.

Here’s a look at the current draft order, after Week 16, courtesy of Tankathon:

1. Houston Texans (2-12-1)
2. Chicago Bears (3-12)
3. Seattle Seahawks; via Denver Broncos (4-11)
4. Arizona Cardinals (4-11)
5. Indianapolis Colts (4-10-1)
6. Atlanta Falcons (5-10)
7. Detroit Lions; via Los Angeles Rams (5-10)
8. Carolina Panthers (6-9)
9. Las Vegas Raiders (6-9)
10. Philadelphia Eagles; from New Orleans Saints (6-9)
11. Houston Texans; from Cleveland Browns (6-9)
12. Seattle Seahawks (7-8)
13. Tennessee Titans (7-8)
14. New England Patriots (7-8)
15. New York Jets (7-8)
16. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8)
17. Green Bay Packers (7-8)
18. Detroit Lions (7-8)
19. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-8)
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)
21. Washignton Commanders (7-7-1)
22. Miami Dolphins (8-7) FORFEITED
23. New York Giants (8-6-1)
24. Los Angeles Chargers (9-6)
25. Baltimore Ravens (10-5)
26. Denver Broncos; from San Francisco (11-4)
27. Dallas Cowboys (11-4)
28. Cincinnati Bengals (11-4)
29. Kansas City Chiefs (12-3)
30. Minnesota Vikings (12-3)
31. Buffalo Bills (12-3)
32. Philadelphia Eagles (13-2)

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