Will The Chicago Bears Have A Top 5 Offensive Line?

It’s fair to wonder if the Chicago Bears can really have another top offensive line until we see how the new center and left tackle gel with the three returning starters. But that’s not stopping some publications from picking them as a top ten unit heading into the 2026 season.

Sharp Football Analysis has them ranked sixth, and FTN Fantasy ranks them sixth as well, saying, “If Chicago can get average play at left tackle and center, they can become a top three offensive line again. If not, this unit may need even more magic from Caleb Williams.”

Pro Fooball Network has them ranked second, ESPN projects the Bears as the third-best offensive line, while Fantasy Pros has them fifth, saying, “While the left tackle spot could be an open competition between three players, Darnell Wright at right tackle and Thuney at left guard make this offensive line a top-five unit.”

Head coach Ben Johnson seems locked in with Garrett Bradbury as his starting center, but when asked on Thursday morning if the play of Braxton Jones, who has taken the bulk of the left tackle reps, has hm ready to name a starter, he said this.

“We we’re hoping maybe middle of next week we’ll have a lot of clarity there. We’re going to continue to roll guys through. You know, Kiran’s [Amegadjie] certainly taking some reps over there, Jedric [Wills Jr.], Theo’s [Benedet] in the mix. This is not a done deal by any stretch of the imagination.”

Braxton’s time with the ones could be on hold with his Thursday injury, but reports are that he shouldn’t be sidelined long.

The Bears play a preseason game in one week, and the left tackle rotation may give us a glimpse into the Bears plan.

If Chicago’s starting five comes together and plays like a top unit, then their chances to return to the playoffs increase. Our FanDuel Sportsbook currently have the Bears with the eighth best odds to make the NFC postseaosn at +108.