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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

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / August 30

Projecting Bears Practice Squad After Roster Cutdowns, Including Two Fan-Favorites

The NFL roster cutdown deadline has come and gone, but not without some big surprises for the Chicago Bears as they trimmed down to a 53-man roster. They

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

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.

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Gervon Dexter News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Gervon Dexter pens heartfelt goodbye to Bears after Falcons trade

With the Chicago Bears trading defensive lineman Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons, the 25-year-old would take the time to send a message to the fanbase and his now-former team.

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 30

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 / 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.

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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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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 / 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.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Grading the Trade: Bears flip former second-round pick Gervon Dexter Sr. for light haul but here’s why Chicago is lucky to get something

The Chicago Bears have traded former second-round defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons hours before the roster cutdown deadline. The Chicago Bears have made a significant move before the roster cutdown deadline, trading former second-round pick defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr.

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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