The Bears addressed their defense by selecting Florida defensive end Jonathan Bullard with the 72nd overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.
The 6-3, 285-pounder appeared in 50 games with 36 starts over four seasons at Florida, registering 178 tackles, 33.5 tackles-for-loss and 12 sacks. Last season Bullard started all 14 games and recorded career highs with 66 tackles, 17.5 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 sacks.
Bullard and Bears general manager Ryan Pace are both expected to speak to the media later tonight. Check ChicagoBears.com later for expanded coverage.