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Bears 53-Man Roster Projections 4.0: Who Will Stick Around After Two Preseason Games?

The Chicago Bears suffered a disappointing 27-9 loss against the Bengals. Despite many of their starters seeing at least some action on both sides of the ball, they struggled to keep up with Cincinnati (especially on defense) as soon as the first whistle blew.

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Bears could have one more move up their sleeve before Week 1 that could change the future outlook of Ben Johnson’s offense

The Chicago Bears have an upcoming decision to make with RB D’Andre Swift and Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune hinted that decision could be coming sooner than expected.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Chicago Bears projected to cut 2023 draft pick

The Chicago Bears have until Sunday to decide who will make the 53-man roster before Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he’d meet with his staff early this week to make sure they were on the same page about who was likely to make the team on Sunday.

Dillon Thieneman News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman, girlfriend Greta Segert turn heads on Sunday

Dillon Thieneman is all set for his rookie season with the Chicago Bears. He fully participated in training camp and saw some action during team’s first two postseason games.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 24

Top 7 Chicago Bears Trade Candidates Entering Preseason Week 3

We are through two weeks of the preseason and that means we are inching closer to the Chicago Bears putting together their initial 53-man roster. This

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Chicago Bears top roster battles still left unsettled going into the final week of the preseason with roster cuts looming

The Chicago Bears are heading into the final week of the preseason with its last game scheduled for Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. The following day, head coach Ben Johnson will have to trim the roster down from 91 to 53 players.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 24

Should the Chicago Bears Consider Trading For Joey Porter Jr.?

The Chicago Bears fell flat on both sides of the ball in their 27-9 preseason loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, their defensive performance was especially alarming (or at least as alarming as a mid-August performance can be).

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Ben Johnson speaks out on Caleb Williams’ mistake in loss to Bengals

Caleb Williams threw back-to-back incompletions during his limited run in the 27-9 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chicago Bears quarterback failed to connect with a wide-open Colston Loveland inside the 10-yard line, resulting to a field goal instead of a touchdown.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson

Browns only have one option with Watson

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Bears QB Caleb Williams speaks out on Ben Johnson’s preseason decision

Caleb Williams played for the first time during Saturday’ 27-9 loss. He saw action in the Chicago Bears’ first series against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Chicago Bears’ Cairo Santos not looking to boost kicking range

The Chicago Bears can’t have it all. Cairo Santos is one of the most accurate kickers in the history of the Bears, entering the 2026 season making 88.3 percent of his attempts.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

The Key Questions for Chicago Bears Coming Out of Loss to Bengals

Every game in the NFL produces answers, and those answers lead to more questions. Even preseason games, like Saturday's 27-9 Bears loss to Cincinnati, follow this pattern.

Ozzy Trapilo News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Bears insider’s LT prediction comes with Ozzy Trapilo ‘hunch’

The Chicago Bears continue preparations for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, which will be their second under head coach Ben Johnson. They’re out to prove that last season, which resulted in winning the NFC North Division along with an appearance in the NFL playoffs, wasn’t an anomaly and will be the new norm moving forward.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Darnell Wright News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Bears rumors: Chicago insider targets next contract extension after Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears recently rewarded right tackle Darnell Wright with a historic contract extension. If another long-term deal is to take place before Week 1, one candidate has risen to the top.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Bears Preseason Loss Includes Their Coach

Even in being embarrassed by the Cincinnati Bengals for the second time in three days, the Bears had some good things happen. The best thing was they got past another week of preseason.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / August 23

‘He’s a menace’: Bears HC Ben Johnson did not hold back on Bengals star

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears faced the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game on Saturday. It was played two days after teams held a joint practice.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Bears Have Turned Down Tyson Bagent Trade Calls

In February, it was learned Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent was seen by teams as a trade target. Calls have been made, although Chicago has not moved forward with a swap.

NFL News / TWSN / August 23

Three Takeaways from Bears' loss to the Bengals

This week on Bears takeaways after their big win last week in their first preseason game vs the Browns they had a stinker today against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ozzy Trapilo News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 23

Bears Have a Left Tackle Problem After Preseason Week 2 and Ozzy Trapilo is the Only Hope

One of the most glaring issues from the Chicago Bears' preseason Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals was the struggles the team saw at left tackle. Braxton Jones was the first man up at the position and played two series in total.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / August 23

Bears star Caleb Williams’ personal assessment of his preseason debut

Caleb Williams made his preseason debut on Saturday. It came during the Chicago Bears’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, with the home team winning 27-9.

Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / August 23

'Quit Funding Illegal Immigrants': Bears Legend Slams Illinois Governor Over Stadium Mismanagement as Indiana Looms

The Chicago Bears’ stadium drama has reached a point where a move across the state line is no longer just a possibility. The team is now focused on Hammond, Indiana, and that has frustrated former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, who believes Illinois politicians allowed the situation to get this far.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor believes one less visible trait separates quarterback Joe Burrow from nearly everyone else in the NFL.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'trying to manifest' a Super Bowl run

Three NFL quarterbacks primed to deliver their best seasons yet

Reporters sound alarms about Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa after joint practice with Colts

The 'Missed-playoffs passing leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 20

Bears' Ben Johnson gives update on major Caleb Williams concern

Williams' accuracy issues have remained a significant talking point through the summer.

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 17

Bears receive update after RB Kyle Monangai left practice with injury

Watching an important player leave practice with an injury is always concerning, but it appears as if the Chicago Bears may have caught a lucky break (pun intended) when it comes to Kyle Monangai.

Beanie Bishop's play in Bears' debut builds case to make main roster

Ben Johnson sets a crazy goal for Bears in 2026

Antwaan Randle El might quickly become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Bears chairman gives update on Indiana stadium possibility

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz