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Bears Take Iowa Center Logan Jones with 57th Overall Pick in 2nd Round of 2026 NFL Draft
- On Friday, the Chicago Bears selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing a long-term vacancy at the position.
- Starting center Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired last month after a Pro Bowl campaign, forcing Chicago to trade for veteran Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots as a temporary replacement signed only through 2026.
- A four-year starter for the Hawkeyes, Jones earned first-team All-American honors and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center, posting a 90.2 pass-blocking grade that ranked first among centers nationally.
- Heinz said the honoree would receive a lifetime ketchup supply and custom 'Mr. 57' jacket, welcoming him to the club alongside Bears legend Devin Hester, selected 57th in 2006 20 years ago.
- During training camp, Jones and Bradbury will compete for the starting center job, with Bears coach Ben Johnson's system placing significant demands on the position that Jones is prepared to handle.
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Column: Chicago Bears move to offense on Day 2, starting with Logan Jones as potential long-term fix at center
The feeling in the Iowa football program was the two teams doing the most work on Logan Jones leading up to the NFL draft were the Ravens and the Bears.
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