Dillon Thieneman
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- Kevin Byard doesn't play for the #Bears anymore, but he's been keeping tabs on them. From what he's seen, one thing has become clear. They got one with Dillon Thieneman. He said as much, unprompted.
- Bears DC Dennis Allen is at it again. On that last third down, Kyler Gordon showed blitz and then dropped into a two-deep shell with Dillon Thieneman. Starting safety Cam Lewis blitzed from the opposite edge. Daniel Hardy got the hit on Drake Maye.
- Months ago, there was no debate. Caleb Downs was the #1 safety in the 2026 draft. Dillon Thieneman was a clear second. That narrative has shifted in a big way over the past few weeks. It looks like the #Bears might've stolen one.
- 8. Issues at the other spot have forced the #Bears to move Dillon Thieneman from SS to FS the past 3 weeks. Despite that, the rookie is still impacting the game. 4 run stops against GB Now a sack against ATL. He's asked to do more than he probably should, and he's delivering.
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Offensive pass interference penalty wipes out Green Bay touchdown pass.
Jordan Love comes back and hits Christian Watson for a 53-yard TD between Jaylon Johnson and Dillon Thieneman.
#Packers 20-7, 13:10 remaining 3rd qtr.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 11 Ryan Wood (X) Matthew Golden on Christian Watson’s second TD catch over Bears DB Dillon Thieneman: “Christian makes plays like that all the time. I knew as long as the ball was anywhere close to him, he was coming down with it.”
- Oct 11 Adam Jahns (X) Jordan Love went deep three straight times. Dillon Thieneman never saw that last one. The Bears' pass rush also can't get completely washed out and be a non-factor on third-and-22 (!!!).
- Oct 11 Ryan Wood (X) Tracking that Jordan Love throw live, it was clear the football would get there late. Dillon Thieneman beat the pass to the spot in end zone, but he made no effort to play the ball, just tossing his hands up. And, wow, did Watson play the ball.
- Oct 11 Brad Biggs (X) Offensive pass interference penalty wipes out Green Bay touchdown pass. Jordan Love comes back and hits Christian Watson for a 53-yard TD between Jaylon Johnson and Dillon Thieneman. #Packers 20-7, 13:10 remaining 3rd qtr.
- Rookie safety Dillon Thieneman has been a revelation for the Bears’ defense and given that secondary an identity. Check out the full podcast episode with @miketanier.bsky.social, like, and subscribe while you’re there! ⬇️ youtu.be/OJb4INe73Xs
- 7. Kevin Winston Jr. leads all NFL safeties in tackles with 25. Right behind him at #2? Dillon Thieneman with 23. Oh, and he's allowed only 4 catches for 50 yards with an INT. What a draft pick for the #Bears.
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Dillon Thieneman has led the #Bears in tackles ever game this year.
A rookie safety.
That is NOT normal.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 4 Erik Lambert (X) Dillon Thieneman has played 4 games for the #Bears. Nobody could've expected that the 1st round pick is already on pace to make franchise history. He could do something that no safety has ever done before. (1/2)
- Oct 4 Erik Lambert (X) Dillon Thieneman has led the #Bears in tackles ever game this year. A rookie safety. That is NOT normal.
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7 things we learned from Bears coordinators
Bears coordinators Dennis Allen (defense), Press Taylor (offense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about rookie safety Dillon Thieneman’s progress, receiver Kalif Raymond’s emergence and more.
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- Oct 1 Larry Mayer (X) DC Dennis Allen on rookie first-round pick Dillon Thieneman, who leads Bears with 23 tackles: "He's becoming the guy that we thought that he would be when we evaluated him college."
- Oct 1 Larry Mayer (X) Bears coordinators spoke today at HH about rookie Dillon Thieneman's steady progress, Kalif Raymond's early season success and more.
- Oct 1 Bears Team Site 7 things we learned from Bears coordinators
- Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has long had a reputation for maintaining a stoic persona. Nothing changes his expression on the football field. Apparently, someone forgot to tell Dillon Thieneman, who got Hurts to break character. #Bears (1/2)
- 7. Dillon Thieneman had a 3-play sequence vs. PHI that all safeties should study. #1 - Chases Barkley to the sideline to prevent a TD. #2 - Shoots the gap to stuff Barkley at the 2. #3 - Cuts in front of Wicks for an INT to kill the drive. This is All-Pro stuff #Bears
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Grading all 32 NFL first-round rookies after Week 3
Bears safety Dillon Thieneman and Steelers tackle Max Iheanachor were among the 2026 NFL first-round picks that shined in Week 3.
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Heckuva time for the first interception of Dillon Thieneman's career. Bears ball at their 20.
Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts is out of the blue tent and sitting on the bench. Theo Benedet in at left tackle for this upcoming drive.
7 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Sep 29 Erik Lambert (X) Some felt #Bears fans overreacted when the team drafted Dillon Thieneman 25th overall. You can't get too excited about taking a safety in the 1st round. They're wrong. Monday night showed the team got more than even they expected. They got something special. (1/2)
- Sep 28 Adam Jahns (X) Quoting Adam Jahns: Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman making an impact again. He made the pick in the end zone. But before that, he also prevented Eagles RB Saquon Barkley from scoring by stopping him at the 1.
- Sep 28 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Dillon Thieneman gets his first career INT off Andy Dalton's first pass attempt+1
- Sep 28 Larry Mayer (X) Another huge play by Bears defense. After Jalen Hurts exited with an injury, rookie safety Dillon Thieneman intercepted backup Andy Dalton's pass in the back of the end zone on third-and-goal from the 2.
- Sep 28 Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Heckuva time for the first interception of Dillon Thieneman's career. Bears ball at their 20. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts is out of the blue tent and sitting on the bench. Theo Benedet in at left tackle for this upcoming drive.
- Sep 28 Adam Jahns (X) Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman making an impact again. He made the pick in the end zone. But before that, he also prevented Eagles RB Saquon Barkley from scoring by stopping him at the 1.
- Sep 28 Adam Jahns (X) Dillon Thieneman pick!
- The #Bears defense has rebounded considerably from that ugly first half against Carolina. One would think mainstays like Montez Sweat and Jaylon Johnson are driving it. Nope. Much of it is thanks to Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, which is a pretty big deal. (1/2)
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9. Dillon Thieneman was asked to step up his game after Coby Bryant injured his knee.
The #Bears' 1st round pick leads the team with 17 tackles and is tied for the lead with 2 passes defended.
His ability to clean up teammates' mistakes cannot be overstated. Very impressive.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 21 Alec Lewis (X) Watch Jordan Addison here. First play of the game, coming off of a week with no catches. Dillon Thieneman has about 20 pounds on him, which ends up mattering none.
- Sep 21 Erik Lambert (X) 9. Dillon Thieneman was asked to step up his game after Coby Bryant injured his knee. The #Bears' 1st round pick leads the team with 17 tackles and is tied for the lead with 2 passes defended. His ability to clean up teammates' mistakes cannot be overstated. Very impressive.
- Get someone like him in CB form and you’re cooking with gas. · Quoting Jacob Infante: This #Bears secondary is a disaster but man Dillon Thieneman is a fucking hooper
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First rep of warmups for #Bears defense in base package has same lineup as last week Dillon Thieneman & Cam Lewis at safety with Jaylon Johnson & Tyrique Stevenson at corner.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 20 Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) Nice plays from Bears rookie S Dillon Thieneman on second and third down there to hold the Vikings to a field goal. The closing speed was on display when he hit Justin Jefferson in the end zone. Vikings 3, Bears 0
- Sep 20 Adam Jahns (X) Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman making his presence felt early in this one.
- Sep 20 Brad Biggs (X) First rep of warmups for #Bears defense in base package has same lineup as last week Dillon Thieneman & Cam Lewis at safety with Jaylon Johnson & Tyrique Stevenson at corner.
- Impressing fans and analysts is one thing. It's another when an actual former NFL safety singles out how well you played. That is what Dillon Thieneman just saw happen to him, which is a great sign. (1/2)
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Dillon Thieneman, Malik Muhammad II showcase playmaking ability in NFL debuts
Defensive backs Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad II both earned praise from coach Ben Johnson after their NFL debuts Sunday in Charlotte, where they contributed to two takeaways and made several impactful plays.
- My first takeaways column of the 2026 season is live. - On the Bears’ ruthless identity - Dillon Thieneman was flying around - Malik Muhammad played well, too - GBB is back — and stronger And more here. Enjoy!