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Tyson Bagent Tyson Bagent Starting preseason opener as Williams rests
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 12:31 PM
Bagent is in line to start and play the first half of Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Head coach Ben Johnson named Bagent the starter for Saturday's game and added that Caleb Williams won't play Saturday and may not see action at all in the preseason. Bagent is firmly penciled in as Williams' backup in a quarterback room that also includes Case Keenum and Miller Moss. |
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Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Not in line to play Saturday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 12:07 PM
Williams won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Ben Johnson revealed Thursday that the Bears plan to sit "a number" of their starters, with Williams among those getting the day off. Per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Johnson seems to be leaning toward resting Williams for the entire preseason, though a final determination on the starting quarterback's status for the second and third preseason games has yet to be made. Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum and Miller Moss are the other QBs on Chicago's roster, and Finley reports that Bagent is on track to play the first half of Saturday's preseason opener. |
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Could return before end of camp
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 6:39 PM
Trapilo (knee) has a chance to return to the field near the conclusion of training camp, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Trapilo was placed on the active/PUP list July 25 as he continues to recover from a patellar injury that he suffered in January against the Packers in the NFC wild-card round. The offensive lineman was initially expected to be a long shot to play in 2026, but head coach Ben Johnson outlined Tuesday just how far the 24-year-old has come in his recovery, expressing optimism that Trapilo could be back in action ahead of the regular season. |
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D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Having standout camp
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:53 PM
Swift has been one of the brightest stars of training camp for the Bears, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Swift broke off a 62-yard touchdown in Tuesday's practice and also trucked a defender on a run to the outside. "I'm excited for him," Caleb Williams said Tuesday. "Selfishly, he helps everybody on that field when he can go and be the special back that he is, whether it's passing or short yardage and running downhill. I'm excited for him, I think he's going to have a great year." Swift rushed for a career-high 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns on 223 carries (4.9 YPC) across 16 regular-season games last season and should head into 2026 as the clear lead back in Chicago ahead of Kyle Monangai. The scoring upside of the Chicago offense has Swift on the fantasy RB2 map. |
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Kyron Hudson Kyron Hudson Lands on injured reserve
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 6:24 PM
Hudson (undisclosed) reverted to the Bears' injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Hudson was waived with an injury designation Monday, but he's reverted to the team's IR after going unclaimed. As a result, he'll be forced to sit for the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Chicago. |
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Jahdae Walker Jahdae Walker Listed as second-string WR
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:40 PM
Walker was listed as a second-string wide receiver on the Bears' first unofficial depth chart that was released Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Walker saw limited action for most of his rookie season and did not play in either of the Bears' two playoff games, though he did log six catches (on 10 targets) for 87 yards and two touchdowns across Chicago's final three regular-season games. He entered training camp competing against Kalif Raymond and rookie Zavion Thomas (knee) for the WR3 role. However, Walker will have the chance to earn a more consistent role for himself on offense over the next few weeks, as Luther Burden will miss all three of the Bears' preseason games due to a groin injury. |
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Luther Burden III Luther Burden III Coach hopeful for Week 1
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:55 PM
Coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday that Burden (groin) is going to "hopefully" be ready by the start of the season, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Burden is already expected to sit out all three of the Bears' preseason games, but the hope is that the wideout will be available for the team's Sept. 13 regular-season opener against the Panthers. In any case, based on the wording of Johnson's comments Tuesday, Burden isn't necessarily a lock to be ready for Week 1 action and his status will thus need to be monitored closely until then. |
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Out for 4-6 months after knee surgery
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:51 PM
Bryant (knee) had surgery Friday and will be out for 4-6 months, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Chicago's prized offseason signing on defense now seems more likely than not to miss the entire regular season. The Bears reportedly have some hope that Bryant can return for the very end of the season or the playoffs, but it's not something the team can count on as they prepare for the campaign ahead. With Bryant unavailable, Xavier Woods and Cam Lewis (leg) are the top candidates to step up at safety alongside first-round pick Dillon Thieneman. |
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Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Set to operate without Burden
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:57 PM
Williams will be without Luther Burden (groin) for the entirety of the preseason, but the Bears believe that the second-year wide receiver will be available for Week 1 at Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 13, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Williams is entering his second season under head coach Ben Johnson and his third NFL campaign overall, and his No. 2 option at wide receiver Luther Burden just suffered a groin injury Saturday that will sideline him for the entirety of the preseason. The quarterback completed 53 passes to Burden for 718 yards and two touchdowns over 15 regular-season contests and two postseason games this past season. Williams has substantial rapport with WR1 Rome Odunze, but he will now have to lean on offseason addition Kalif Raymond, third-round pick Zavion Thomas (knee) and second-year pro Jahdae Walker at practice in Burden's absence. |
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Ray-Ray McCloud III Ray-Ray McCloud Signs with Chicago
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:02 PM
The Bears signed McCloud to a contract Monday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: With Luther Burden (groin) and Zavion Thomas (knee) injured, McCloud was signed as an additional depth piece at wide receiver. Wide receiver Kyron Hudson (undisclosed) was waived/injured in a corresponding move to McCloud's signing. The experienced return man will now have a shot at the Bears' 53-man roster, needing to beat out Scotty Miller for a shot at being the No. 6 receiver. |
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Zavion Thomas Zavion Thomas Avoids major injury
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 5:56 PM
Thomas is dealing with knee soreness but isn't expected to miss much time, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas left Sunday's practice early with a knee injury and is day-to-day as he recovers from the issue. The wide receiver has been thrust into a more relevant role for at least the preseason after Luther Burden (groin) left Saturday's practice with a significant injury. The faster Thomas can return to the field, the more time he has to convince the coaching staff he deserves an increase in regular-season reps and targets alongside his kick-return duties. |
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Luther Burden III Luther Burden III Set to miss preseason, should play Week 1
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:41 AM
Burden (groin) is expected to sit out all three of the Bears' preseason games, but the team believes the wideout will be available for the Sept. 13 regular-season opener against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Burden sustained a groin injury during a 1-on-1 drill in Saturday's practice and will need around a month to make a full recovery, but the Bears are optimistic that he'll be able to get enough on-field work in prior to Week 1 to avoid missing any games that count. While the 2025 second-round pick is out for the rest of training camp and the preseason, the Bears will have added reps available at receiver behind Rome Odunze and Kalif Raymond. Zavion Thomas, Jahdae Walkerand Scotty Miller are all candidates to see extra opportunities in the next few weeks as they compete for roster spots as depth options in Chicago's wideout corps. When healthy, Burden will have an opportunity to make a mark from a fantasy perspective in 2026, while operating as a key target for quarterback Caleb Williams in a Chicago passing attack that will also feature Odunze and tight end Colston Loveland. |
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Bound to IR
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 7:28 PM
Eziomume (undisclosed) reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Eziomume was waived/injured by the Bears on Saturday and went unclaimed. The cornerback will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Reverts to IR
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 7:26 PM
Owens (undisclosed) reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Owens was waived/injured by the Bears on Saturday and went unclaimed. The safety will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Signs with Chicago
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Bears signed Bishop (suspension) to a contract Sunday.
Analysis: Bishop finds a new home with the Bears shortly after being waived by the Saints in late July. The cornerback is set to miss the first three games of the 2026 regular season for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy back in March. Bishop's suspension does not prohibit him from practicing or playing during the preseason, so he may see some action due to the injuries to Coby Bryant (knee), Cam Lewis (leg), Elijah Hicks (shin), Kyler Gordon (calf) and Terell Smith (knee). |
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Zavion Thomas Zavion Thomas Exits practice early
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 3:51 PM
Thomas (undisclosed) exited Sunday's practice early after a 7-on-7 collision, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: While it has not been disclosed what type of injury Thomas suffered, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports that the wide receiver briefly grabbed his knee before limping off the field. The rookie third-rounder was set to start the regular season as the primary kick returner for the Bears, so any long-term knee issue would be very bad for the team's versatility. If Thomas must miss time, Jahdae Walker could see an increase in usage, continuing the momentum he built near the end of his rookie season. |
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Avoids serious injury
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 3:35 PM
Lewis (leg) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Lewis was carted off the field Saturday with a leg issue, but Coach Dennis Allen said the cornerback's injury is not likely to sideline him for too long. This means Lewis probably avoided a severe injury and will just need to rehab whatever part of his leg is causing the issue. |
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Luther Burden III Luther Burden III Will miss time with groin injury
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 12:52 PM
Burden is expected to "miss a little bit of time" due to a groin injury that he sustained during Saturday's training camp practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Burden picked up the injury after colliding with Tyrque Stevenson during a one-on-one drill in Saturday's training camp practice. It would not be surprising if Burden were held out of Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns, with an aim to return for the Bears' second exhibition contest against the Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 22. Kalif Raymond, rookie third-rounder Zavion Thomas, Jahdae Walker and Scotty Miller are poised to see more reps in team drills alongside Rome Odunze for as long as Burden is sidelined. |
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Carted off field Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 5:26 PM
Lewis left the field on a cart with a trainer Saturday after appearing to suffer a left leg injury, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Lewis was hurt during a two-minute drill and limped off the field while favoring his left leg. Though he was carted to the locker room, Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Sports notes that it's "standard procedure" for players to get a cart when hurt on Fields 3 and 4 (as Lewis was), whether the injury is serious or not. With that in mind, Lewis' outlook is hazy for the time being. |
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Dealing with 'minor' knee issue
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 5:07 PM
Jones isn't practicing Saturday due to a knee injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Jones made an early exit from practice Thursday, and he isn't yet ready to return. However, Biggs describes the knee issue as "minor," so it doesn't seem like Jones is at risk of not being ready for Week 1 of the regular season. He's projected to compete for the starting role at left tackle. |
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