The Bears’ offensive line was one of the breakout stories of 2025, and Jonah Jackson is one of the reasons why. The veteran guard, reunited with Ben Johnson after the two spent multiple seasons together in Detroit, bounced back from an injury-marred run before arriving in Chicago and turned in the kind of year that has the room buzzing about what comes next.
Speaking to the media Wednesday at Halas Hall, Jackson made it clear the group is in a different place this spring than it was a year ago, and much of that comes down to comfort with the offense.
“I said this the other day, like the first week out, just breaking the huddle, it was clean, crisp cadence, everything,” Jackson said. “Guys are comfortable with what we’re doing, and the scheme and understanding of things is there. The flow of practice has been much easier.”
That comfort has shifted the focus of the day-to-day work. With the scheme largely internalized, Jackson said the line’s individual work under Offensive Line Coach Dan Roushar and top assistant Kyle DeVan remains relentlessly focused on technique, as it always has been.
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Jonah Jackson Likes Where the Bears’ Offensive Line Is Headed
“Our day-to-day individual work doesn’t change,” Jackson said. “They’re going to hammer the same thing day in and day out, whether that’s a deuce, footwork, everything. So technique has never been somewhere we need to really focus on because we do it every day.”
The addition of veteran center Garrett Bradbury has been a smooth one, according to Jackson. Bradbury’s eight years of experience and familiarity with similar schemes (plus his existing relationship with All-Pro guard Joe Thuney) have made the integration painless.
“He’s a smart guy, and Joe had a lot of familiarity with him,” Jackson said. “So knowing that and getting to know him a little more, I feel like it’s been pretty easy to gel together.”
Jackson was effusive about Thuney, who won the inaugural Protector of the Year award this offseason.
“It’s awesome, especially a guy like that, a decorated veteran, a great guy on and off the field,” Jackson said. “The blueprint to what you want as not just an interior lineman, but an offensive lineman in general.” Asked what stands out most about Thuney’s consistency, Jackson didn’t hesitate: “He’s the same guy every single day. Probably the most consistent person outside of Ben that I’ve seen in the league. He handles his business. He’s a grown-up. He’s a pro’s pro.”
Caleb Williams (18) eludes pressure against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of Week 1 in 2025 at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn ImagesHe had praise for his linemates up and down the room. On right tackle Darnell Wright (whom he first noticed on tape during his Detroit days), Jackson leaned into the nickname that’s followed Wright around. “They call him the unicorn. He can do anything,” Jackson said. “I think this year ahead will be even better.”
And on Braxton Jones, who’s competing to reclaim the left tackle job this summer, Jackson sees a noticeable difference from a year ago. “When I got here last year, I think he was coming off some stuff. But this year, he looks like a house. He’s moving well,” Jackson said. “His movement and confidence in what he’s doing has been exponentially different from last year.”
As for his own role, Jackson embraces being a voice in the room.
“Just some energy, some juice, some confidence,” he said. “All offensive line rooms need that, especially with the job we have. I feel like everybody plays their part, and that was mine.”
Johnson echoed that sentiment Wednesday, after Jackson and Roushar both referred to him as a “glue guy” up front. The head coach, who has known Jackson since his rookie year, didn’t hold back on the praise.
“He’s a tremendous competitor. He brings a physical demeanor up front,” Johnson said. “He’s somewhat of the spokesman up front there. He’s played a lot of ball. He’s played in big games. He’s played at a high level — as far as I’m concerned, he played at a Pro Bowl level last year as well. Certainly didn’t get those accolades, but hopefully, another year fully healthy, he’ll get that recognition.”
For Jackson, last season was about reestablishing himself, and he’s not looking to slow down.
“It was big, just getting confidence back and knowing what I’m able to do and how I can contribute to the team,” he said. “I’m still in my prime years. I got some juice left in the tank, so I just want to build off it.”
If the early-spring vibes are any indication, the Bears’ line is set up to do exactly that.
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