One safety for the Bears for every round of the 2022 NFL draft

The Chicago Bears have a gap to fill at safety heading into 2022. As the defense prepares to switch from 3-4 to 4-3, the current depth chart lacks depth at free safety behind Eddie Jackson.

At strong safety, the Bears re-signed DeAndre Houston Carson and acquired a free agent in former Tennessee Titan Dane Cruikshank. But both players signed to one-year deals, leaving the Bears with a long-term need at safety.

Here are some safeties the Bears could target in each round of the upcoming draft to fill an important need — starting in Round 2.