# Bears Reload Defensive Line in 2027 Mock Draft

> Chicago Bears target defensive line upgrades in 2027 NFL mock draft.
- Title: Bears Reload Defensive Line in 2027 Mock Draft | Shortify
- Summary: Chicago Bears target defensive line upgrades in 2027 NFL mock draft. Chicago Bears plan to strengthen defensive line with two picks in 2027 NFL mock draft.
- Keywords: chicago bears, defensive line, nfl mock draft, yhonzae pierre, matayo uiagalelei, jailon johnson, tyrique stevenson, malik muhammad, ellis robinson iv, zabien brown, kelley jones, austin booker
- Source: Chicago Bears On SI — https://si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/bears-reload-the-defensive-line-in-latest-2027-nfl-mock-draft
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chicago bears, defensive line, nfl mock draft, yhonzae pierre, matayo uiagalelei, jailon johnson, tyrique stevenson, malik muhammad, ellis robinson iv, zabien brown, kelley jones, austin booker
## Bears defensive line weak in 2026
Entering 2026 NFL season, Chicago Bears' defensive line was expected to be its biggest weakness.
## Manzano mock draft picks
Gilberto Manzano has Bears selecting edge defenders with first and second round picks in 2027 NFL mock draft.
## Yhonzae Pierre pick
Bears land Alabama's Yhonzae Pierre with No. 28 pick in Round 1 of 2027 NFL draft.
## Matayo Uiagalelei pick
Bears select Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei at No. 59 in Round 2 of 2027 NFL draft.
## Pierre's potential
Pierre has 3.5 sacks this season and can put it all together at next level with athleticism and size.
## Uiagalelei's role
Uiagalelei excels at setting edge and winning matchups in passing situations for Bears defense.
## Bears may release Montez Sweat
Bears could release Montez Sweat to create $21 million salary cap space by 2027.
## Cornerback room issues
Jaylon Johnson allows 115.1 passer rating when targeted, making him a 2027 cut candidate with $76 million contract.
## Bears target cornerbacks
Bears may target cornerbacks with first-round pick next year in 2027 NFL draft.
## Ellis Robinson IV option
Georgia's Ellis Robinson IV would be a great fit for Bears defense but goes to Cleveland Browns at No. 26.
## Bears' defensive needs
Bears may need two defensive linemen in April but have Austin Booker, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Shemar Turner already.
## Key takeaway

Chicago Bears plan to strengthen defensive line with two picks in 2027 NFL mock draft.