Defensive Line
- Akiem Hicks
- Eddie Goldman
- Jaye Howard
- Mitch Unrein
- Jonathan Bullard
- John Jenkins
It may not have gotten any action in the draft, but thanks to a couple savvy free agent moves, the defensive line is looking pretty solid for Chicago. Akiem Hicks was tremendous in 2016. The real excitement will be around third-year nose tackle Eddie Goldman and new veteran addition Jaye Howard. If they stay healthy that is a front three to be reckoned with. Mitch Unrein is a reliable veteran and Jonathan Bullard still has plenty of room to grow after an inconsistent rookie year. John Jenkins can be an ideal reserve nose tackle presuming good health. He has a connection with Pace dating back to their days in New Orleans.
