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6 NFL Roster Cutdown Casualties the Bears Should Target Immediately

6 NFL Roster Cutdown Casualties the Bears Should Target Immediately

NFL roster cutdown day has come and gone, and the Chicago Bears now have their initial 53-man roster set for the 2026 season. The coaches and front office made some intriguing roster decisions this year, including the release of a highly paid rookie in the first wave of cuts.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31
Every Rookie Who Made the Chicago Bears' Initial 53-Man Roster

Every Rookie Who Made the Chicago Bears' Initial 53-Man Roster

Despite being a win-now team, the Chicago Bears weren't afraid to have a little youth movement on their initial 53-man roster. We typically see rookies having a harder time making the cut on a team like the Bears that has its sights set on a Super Bowl in 2026 following a season in which Chicago won a playoff game.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Bears Waiver Wire Targets: Chicago still has positions worth bolstering with options to consider after roster cuts

Bears Waiver Wire Targets: Chicago still has positions worth bolstering with options to consider after roster cuts

The Chicago Bears trimmed their roster down to the initial 53-man roster and now can scan through the other cuts made around the league to see if anyone can help bolster some positions.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31
Biggest Surprises From Final Chicago Bears Roster Cuts

Biggest Surprises From Final Chicago Bears Roster Cuts

The Chicago Bears cut down their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season on Sunday, and they made a few surprising moves to get there. However, it's important to note that a few more surprises could still be coming, as they might make additional moves after scouring the waiver wire for additional contributors.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Building the Chicago Bears’ 16-Man Practice Squad: Former first-round pick and training camp darling lands back on the team

Building the Chicago Bears’ 16-Man Practice Squad: Former first-round pick and training camp darling lands back on the team

The Chicago Bears trimmed the roster down to 53 players on Sunday, making some tough decisions along the way. Now let’s project which players could be back on the practice squad.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31
Every Position Where Bears Could Still Add Help After 53-Man Roster Cuts

Every Position Where Bears Could Still Add Help After 53-Man Roster Cuts

One of the most important deadlines of the 2026 NFL offseason has come and gone, as the Chicago Bears whittled their roster down to 53 players on Sunday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 31
Biggest Chicago Bears Questions After Trimming Roster to 53

Biggest Chicago Bears Questions After Trimming Roster to 53

Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles made the trade of Gervon Dexter and have set forth a 53-man roster, although it doesn't look a final opening-day roster.

Kyler Gordon News / ChiCitySports / August 31
Chicago Bears will lose Kyler Gordon for first four games of 2026 season

Chicago Bears will lose Kyler Gordon for first four games of 2026 season

One of the biggest stories of the Chicago Bears’ training camp and preseason was the injury concerns of starting nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon. Despite Gordon being a solid player, he cannot stay healthy at all.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31
‘A lot of work to be done’: Bears QB Tyson Bagent gets honest on Zavion Thomas

‘A lot of work to be done’: Bears QB Tyson Bagent gets honest on Zavion Thomas

Zavion Thomas impressed during Saturday’s preseason game versus the Tennessee Titans. He connected with Tyson Bagent for a 97-yard touchdown and left a good impression on the Chicago Bears coaching staff.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31
Chicago Bears use 53-man roster spot on injured 4th-string TE

Chicago Bears use 53-man roster spot on injured 4th-string TE

The Chicago Bears made a few surprising decisions with the 53-man roster, releasing or waiving defensive end Marcus Davenport, linebackers Ruben Hyppolite II and Jack Sanborn, defensive lineman James Lynch, and cornerback Terell Smith.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Bears Trim Roster To 53; Kyler Gordon To Miss At Least Four Games

Bears Trim Roster To 53; Kyler Gordon To Miss At Least Four Games

The Bears made a slew of moves to narrow their roster to 53 on Sunday. Here are their transactions from cutdown day… RB Salvon Ahmed TE Stephen Carlson

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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 / A to Z Sports / August 30
Chicago Bears Initial 53-man Roster: Ben Johnson sends a strong statement with top surprises made during cutdown day

Chicago Bears Initial 53-man Roster: Ben Johnson sends a strong statement with top surprises made during cutdown day

The Chicago Bears have trimmed the roster down to create the initial 53-man roster. Here are the biggest surprises, both good and bad, from Sunday’s roster moves.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31
Chicago Bears reveal surprising defensive cuts

Chicago Bears reveal surprising defensive cuts

The Chicago Bears started Sunday morning off with a bang, trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, who was second on the team in sacks last season, to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
Bears Make Several Roster Moves, Down To 53 Players

Bears Make Several Roster Moves, Down To 53 Players

The Bears announced their 53-man roster cuts on Sunday and placed three on the PUP list, including DB Kyler Gordon, LB Noah Sewell, and DL Shemar Turner.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 30
Bears' roster cuts include two preseason stars, local veteran

Bears' roster cuts include two preseason stars, local veteran

The Chicago Bears announced over 30 players were released or waived on Sunday.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 31
Bears rookie WR Zavion Thomas had something to say about Ben Johnson

Bears rookie WR Zavion Thomas had something to say about Ben Johnson

Zavion Thomas played his best game for the Chicago Bears. He delivered a 97-yard touchdown to open the scoring for his team and left a good impression on Ben Johnson and his staff.

Jedrick Wills News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Bears Release T Jedrick Wills

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.

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.

Scotty Miller News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30
Bears To Release WR Scotty Miller

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.

Tyson Bagent News / Field Level Media / August 29
Tyson Bagent, Bears blitz Titans, 24-15

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

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

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

The Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans will square off in their final preseason game. While it won't be official, it'll give two former No. 1 picks a chance to catch up and maybe even help one another.

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 27
The Chicago Bears are the 'most watchable' team in the NFL heading into 2026

The Chicago Bears are the 'most watchable' team in the NFL heading into 2026

If you're a casual NFL fan and looking for a team to watch for fun in 2026, the Chicago Bears may be your best bet.  

Kevin O’Connell could be coaching for his job as Vikings fall behind NFC North rivals
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Taylor Decker News / Yardbarker / August 27
Bears predicted to sign former Lions Pro Bowler Taylor Decker

Bears predicted to sign former Lions Pro Bowler Taylor Decker — and the fit makes sense

Last season, Decker started 14 games and allowed just three sacks, earning a 67.9 overall PFF grade.

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 27
Bears may have made a decision about Gervon Dexter Sr.'s future

Bears may have made a decision about Gervon Dexter Sr.'s future

Are the Bears prepared to make a surprising move?

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