2024 NFL Draft Order Set Following Wild Card Weekend
Chicago Bears Face Crucial Decision with No. 1 Pick
- The Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, thanks to a trade with the Carolina Panthers, and the Washington Commanders hold the No. 2 pick.
- The first 24 picks of the draft are now set, with the remaining eight to be determined by playoff finish.
- The Bears are in a unique position, having to decide whether to draft a new quarterback, such as USC's Caleb Williams, or stick with Justin Fields and use the No. 1 pick to add other needed pieces.
- The Washington Commanders and New England Patriots, holding the No. 2 and No. 3 picks respectively, could also be in the market for franchise quarterbacks.
- The Bears' decision on their No. 1 pick will set the tone for the rest of the draft.