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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 30

Chicago Bears Finalize Initial 53-Man Roster as Cutdown Deadline Passes

One of the most anticipated parts of the 2026 NFL offseason has finally arrived, as the Chicago Bears have cut their roster down to 53 players. Following the preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, the Bears were then laser-focused on whittling their offseason roster down from 90 to the required 53 on Sunday.

Kyler Gordon News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Bears make expected roster move with Kyler Gordon that could have bigger implications for his future in Chicago

The Chicago Bears have made a difficult, yet expected, roster move with CB Kyler Gordon that raises even more questions and further complicates an already frustrating situation going into the regular season.

Gervon Dexter News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 30

Gervon Dexter Says Goodbye to Bears in Heartfelt Post After Trade to Falcons

After three years with the Chicago Bears, Gervon Dexter is moving on to play for the Atlanta Falcons. Dexter was shipped off to the Falcons in a trade before the 53-man roster deadline on Sunday.

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Jedrick Wills News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bears Release T Jedrick Wills

The Bears are releasing offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Wills is free to sign anywhere, though the Bears are interested in keeping him on their practice squad, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 30

Chicago Bears to cut bait with 2024 3rd-round pick

The Chicago Bears have parted ways with a couple of offensive tackles this weekend as they trim the roster to 53 players by Sunday’s 6 p.m. EST deadline.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 30

Highly-Paid Bears Rookie Included in First Wave of 53-Man Roster Cuts

The Chicago Bears must get down to 53 players by 5 p.m. CT on Sunday and the team has already started making moves. One of those, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, is rookie offensive lineman Caden Barnett, who was signed by the team as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.

Kiran Amegadjie News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Bears Releasing OL Kiran Amegadjie

Per Matt Zenitz, the Bears released OL Kiran Amegadjie as part of their roster trimdown to 53 players at the Sunday deadline. Amegadjie, 24, was a three-year starter at Yale and earned third-team All-American honors in 2023 and first-team All-Ivy.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 30

Cameras catch Bears QB Caleb Williams’ reaction to Tyson Bagent’s TD

Tyson Bagent impressed big time during the Chicago Bears’ preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. He registered two touchdowns and only had one incompletion.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 30

How Will the Bears' Addition of Clark Phillips Affect Malik Muhammad's Role?

Malik Muhammad II was expected to play a big role with the Bears this season. The overwhelming belief was that they hit the ball out of the park when they selected Texas cover man with the 124th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 30

The One Bears Position Still Bothering Ben Johnson More Than Others

Bears coach Ben Johnson labeled quarterback Caleb Williams ready to go for the start of the season even if he had only five passing attempts in preseason and none as he watched Saturday's finale against the Titans from the sidelines.

Jedrick Wills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Bears Releasing OT Jedrick Wills

According to Adam Schefter, the Bears are releasing OT Jedrick Wills as they trim down the roster Sunday. Wills was out of football all of 2025 as he worked on health issues.

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Scotty Miller News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Bears To Release WR Scotty Miller

Trading D.J. Moore to Buffalo, the Bears are headed in a younger direction at wide receiver. One of the team’s veteran additions, Scotty Miller, is also out of the picture — for now.

Terell Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Bears Waiving CB Terell Smith

According to Brad Biggs, the Bears are waiving CB Terell Smith ahead of roster cuts today. Biggs noted Chicago just added CB Clark Phillips in a trade, which may have factored in pushing Smith out.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / August 30

NFL trade roundup: Falcons reportedly add DT Gervon Dexter Sr. from Bears

The Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Chicago Bears, ESPN reported Sunday. The Bears picked up cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Dexter, who has been a starter in Chicago the last two seasons.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 30

'Early Riser' Clark Phillips Already has the Work Ethic to match Ben Johnson

Trade rumors revolving around Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. ran wild when he made an early exit from practice last Tuesday, and on Sunday morning those rumors proved to be true.

Zavion Thomas News / ChiCitySports / August 30

Bears rookie Zavion Thomas’ savage message after cooking Titans DB

Zavion Thomas shined for the Chicago Bears on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. The rookie wide receiver played a key role in the 24-15 win, and sent a savage message for Titans safety Jerrick Reed II.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 30

Chicago Bears trade pass-rusher for 5-foot-9 cornerback

The Chicago Bears are apparently calling it quits on defensive tackle Gervon Devter. The 2023 second-round pick did not make it to Tennessee for a joint practice and preseason game against the Titans as he battled a hamstring injury.

Gervon Dexter News / TWSN / August 30

Chicago Bears Unexpected Rookie Breakout Sparked the Gervon Dexter Trade

While Gervon Dexter was evolving into a player that the Chicago Bears could’ve helped build the interior of the defensive line around for the future, there was the emergence of another player that made it so where Dexter was expendable.

Tyson Bagent News / Field Level Media / August 29

Tyson Bagent, Bears blitz Titans, 24-15

Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent and wide receiver Zavion Thomas connected on a 97-yard touchdown on Chicago's opening play and didn't stop there in a 24-15 win over the Titans in Nashville on Saturday.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 29

Bears' Tyson Bagent builds chemistry with reserve wide receivers

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent built chemistry with reserve wide receivers Maurice Alexander and Zavion Thomas in a 24-15 win over the Tennessee Titans in the final preseason game.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Caleb Williams has one honest piece of advice for struggling Cam Ward

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