The Chicago Bears have a problem with their offensive line. As a rookie, Justin Fields was the 10th most sacked quarterback in 2021.
New general manager Ryan Poles has made efforts to improve the offensive line by signing free agent center Lucas Patrick and right guard Dakota Dozier. However, neither appear to be long-term answers. Dozier is on a one-year “rental” deal and Lucas Patrick is on a two-year deal.
The Bears also missed out on restricted free agent guard Ryan Bates after Buffalo matched Chicago’s offer and signed the Penn State lineman to a four-year extension.
Given the need to get depth and long-term solutions on the offensive line, here are some linemen the Bears could target in each round of the upcoming draft to fill a critical need — starting with their first pick in Round 2.
