Bears Offensive Line Quietly Lands Among NFL’s Elite in Latest Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Bears spent the offseason loading up on talent, bringing in difference-makers on both sides of the ball. With a new coaching staff, a new identity, and a new franchise quarterback to protect, the foundation was always going to be critical. This week, one part of that foundation just got national recognition — and it might be the clearest sign yet that something is finally clicking in Chicago.
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Pro Football Focus — known for its data-driven approach to player evaluation — dropped its 2025 NFL Offensive Line Rankings, and somehow, some way, the Chicago Bears landed at No. 4 overall. That’s not a typo.
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That’s not a glitch. The same unit that used to feel like a revolving door for opposing pass rushers is now considered one of the league’s best.
‘Things are set to look a lot different in Chicago. Not only is the offensive line remolded, but it’s also perhaps the most improved unit in the NFL,’ the PFF report reads.
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The tackle duo of Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright both finished among the top 22 graded tackles last season — a quietly impressive achievement in its own right. Then came the reinforcements. Joe Thuney, the best pass-blocking guard in football.
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Drew Dalman, a technician at center with two years of top-five grades. And Jonah Jackson, the X-factor who could turn this into a complete unit if he returns to form.
With Ben Johnson now calling the shots and a legitimate wall built to protect Caleb Williams, the Bears suddenly look… functional. Maybe even dangerous. If health holds and chemistry builds, Chicago’s offense won’t just improve — it might surprise people. And when the dust settles, don’t be shocked if this offensive line is still standing at the center of it all.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.