Chicago’s dominant season continues to earn league-wide recognition, with three Bears players receiving Pro Bowl honors.
With all the hype surrounding the 11–4 Chicago Bears, fans showed up in full force for Pro Bowl voting this season.
14 different Bears players were in position to make the Pro Bowl based on the fan vote, with several leading their respective positions and ranking among the top vote-getters in the NFC.
But fan voting accounts for only one-third of the final tally.
NFL coaches and players also weigh in, selecting which of their peers are most deserving of the honor.
After those votes were finalized, the initial wave of Pro Bowl selections was announced Tuesday morning—and three Chicago Bears made the cut.
Center Drew Dalman, left guard Joe Thuney, and safety Kevin Byard were officially named Pro Bowlers for the 2025 season.
It marks the first Pro Bowl selection of Dalman’s career after signing a three-year, $42 million contract with Chicago this past offseason.
Building the interior of the offensive line was a priority for Ryan Poles and company, and the Bears invested heavily in that group. The returns are obvious, as Chicago’s dominant run game has been fueled by that unit. Dalman has been a major reason why—so has Thuney.
The Bears sent a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Kansas City Chiefs in March to acquire Thuney, then rewarded him with a three-year, $51 million extension that keeps him in Chicago through 2027.
The 33-year-old veteran has lived up to the deal. This Pro Bowl nod is the fourth of his career and his fourth consecutive, further cementing his status as one of the league’s premier interior offensive linemen.
Then there’s Kevin Byard—perhaps Chicago’s most important defensive leader.
A seasoned veteran and respected teammate, Byard also leads the NFL in interceptions with six on the season. He has been the perfect fit in Dennis Allen’s defense, which prioritizes takeaways.
With injuries creating uncertainty across much of the defense, Byard has been a steady, reliable presence all year. This is the third Pro Bowl selection of his career and his first since 2021, making it a well-deserved honor.
If history is any indication, more Bears could be added to the Pro Bowl roster in the coming weeks. Injury replacements will open additional spots, and players from Super Bowl teams will be unable to participate.
The Bears hope they’re one of those teams.
That outcome would matter far more than any Pro Bowl appearance.
Chicago will take on the San Francisco 49ers next week in another primetime matchup, with a chance to clinch the NFC North and continue its push toward the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture.