In a surprising move, the Chicago Bears have traded a sixth-round pick for guard Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams just ahead of the 2025 NFL free agency period. Jackson, who signed a lucrative three-year, $51 million contract with the Rams, brings significant upside as he is expected to be the Bears' starting left guard. His prior connection with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who coached him in Detroit, likely influenced this decision. The Bears, looking to solidify their offensive line, still need to address the center and right guard positions ahead of the upcoming draft.

With Jackson in the fold, analysts speculate about the Bears’ 2025 draft strategy. While they prioritize the offensive line in the upcoming draft, including potential first-round prospects who performed well at the NFL Combine, Jackson’s acquisition has clarified their left guard situation without changing the overall need for additional offensive linemen.