The Chicago Bears are making moves in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Ryan Poles traded up for the first time in this draft, moving up five spots with the Carolina Panthers.

The Bears selected Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad with the 124th pick.

Bears receive: No. 124 (fourth round), No. 166 (fifth round)

Panthers receive: No. 129 (fourth round), No. 144 (fifth round)

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Round 3: Nos. 69 (TE Sam Roush), 89 (WR Zavion Thomas)

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