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Tyson Bagent Tyson Bagent Inks two-year extension Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 11:26 AM Bagent agreed to terms Wednesday on a two-year, $10 million contract extension with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Analysis: Bagent has clearly impressed new head coach Ben Johnson throughout training camp and the preseason, and the commitment of a new two-year contract is a concrete indication that he's beaten out Case Keenum (leg) for the No. 2 quarterback role behind Caleb Williams. Across two preseason appearances thus far, Bagent has completed 26 of 41 pass attempts for 299 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. His final chance to log exhibition reps before Week 1 will come Friday on the road against Kansas City.
Tyler Scott Tyler Scott Strong preseason outing Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 8:19 AM Scott caught three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 38-0 preseason win over the Bills on Sunday. Analysis: Scott worked with the reserves, leading the team in receiving yards. However, after just 20 snaps in 2024 and added receiver competition, he's likely battling for a roster spot instead of a rotation role.
Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Finds end zone in victory Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 8:09 AM Zaccheaus recorded a 36-yard touchdown reception in the Bears' 38-0 preseason win over the Bills on Sunday. Analysis: Zaccheaus continued a strong summer with a long touchdown against Buffalo, but rookie Luther Burden also impressed. Zaccheaus projects as Chicago's No. 4 receiver, limiting his fantasy value unless injuries open opportunities.
Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Gets reps with first-team offense Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 11:16 PM Loveland had two receptions for 26 yards on as many targets in Sunday's preseason rout of the Bills. Analysis: Projected starter Cole Kmet made his preseason debut, but Loveland still got some work in with the starting offense. In fact, the 10th-overall pick in this year's draft caught QB Caleb Williams' first pass attempt of the evening. The more-experienced Kmet is expected to be the starter this season, but Sunday showed us that Loveland will get worked into this new-look offense under Ben Johnson.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Rips off big gain Sunday Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 11:08 PM Kmet took his only reception for 29 yards in Sunday's preseason win over the Bills. Analysis: Kmet was the only question mark amongst the first-team offense heading into Sunday's dress rehearsal, but he wound up suiting up after working with the training staff pregame. The veteran starter showed no ill effects from the minor back injury he was nursing earlier in camp, ripping off a 29-yard gain with his only touch against Buffalo. Kmet posted a modest 47/474/4 receiving line in 17 games last season, but he will face playing time competition after the Bears drafted TE Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Quiet in preseason debut Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 11:01 PM Odunze failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 38-0 preseason win over Buffalo. Analysis: Chicago's offense looked sharp in its brief debut Sunday, but Odunze didn't contribute much offensively before giving way to the backups. The 2024 first-round selection has been earning rave reviews in camp, so don't let this bagel in an exhibition game sour his fantasy stock. Odunze will serve as the Bears' No. 2 wideout this upcoming season in what should be an improved offense under head coach Ben Johnson.
Devin Duvernay Devin Duvernay Suffers pregame injury Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 11:00 PM Duvernay (undisclosed) suffered a pregame injury before Sunday's 38-0 preseason win over the Bills, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: Duvernay did not appear in the contest after sustaining an undisclosed injury before kickoff. The wide receiver will have a shorter turnaround before Friday's preseason finale with the Chiefs, so his status will be worth monitoring at practice.
DJ Moore DJ Moore Nabs two receptions Sunday Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:53 PM Moore corralled both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's preseason win over the Bills. Analysis: Moore made his 2025 preseason debut with the rest of the first-team offense Sunday. QB Caleb Williams was in sync with his No. 1 target, connecting on a pair of tight sideline throws before exiting after two offensive drives. Moore fell 34 yards short of a 1,000-yard receiving season in 2024, something new HC Ben Johnson will look to amend for his top wideout.
Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Strong debut with new head coach Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:43 PM Williams completed six of 10 pass attempts for 107 yards and a touchdown (no rushing attempts) in Sunday's 38-0 preseason rout of the Bills. Analysis: Williams looked sharp in his first preseason action under new head coach Ben Johnson, moving the offense 93 yards on Chicago's first possession. Last year's No. 1 overall pick dialed up WR Olamide Zaccheaus for a 35-yard touchdown strike to cap off an impressive opening drive. Williams displayed improved footwork while looking decisive in the pocket, two areas Johnson was hoping to improve heading into his signal-caller's sophomore year. It is unclear if Williams will see the field in the Bears' preseason finale against the Chiefs on Friday, but Sunday's brief glimpse into his progression should be enough to drum up the fantasy hype machine.
Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Won't suit up Sunday Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 6:34 PM Monangai (undisclosed) isn't in uniform for Sunday's preseason game against the Bills, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: Monangai's absence is presumably injury-related, as the rookie seventh-round pick is battling to make the team and even has a chance to carve out a prominent role right away in a Bears backfield that's banged up behind starter D'Andre Swift. Biggs speculates that Monangai may have gotten hurt in Friday's joint practice with the Bills. Ian Wheeler and Brittain Brown are healthy heading into Sunday's exhibition game, as is Swift, while Monangai joins Roschon Johnson (foot), Travis Homer (calf) and Deion Hankins (concussion) among the ranks of injured Bears running backs.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze In line to play Sunday Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 5:30 PM Odunze is expected to play along with the rest of Chicago's starters during Sunday's preseason game against the Bills, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: The Bears did not play their first-team offense or defense during last Sunday's 24-24 tie versus Miami, so Odunze has yet to suit up this preseason. The second-year wideout collected 54 of 101 targets for 734 yards and three touchdowns over 17 games as a rookie, and he's stood out while catching passes from quarterback Caleb Williams during training camp practices. Odunze should be in line for a productive season as Chicago's No. 2 WR behind DJ Moore and ahead of second-round rookie Luther Burden and veteran Olamide Zaccheaus.
D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Slated to play Sunday Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 5:19 PM Swift is in line to play with the rest of the Bears' starters during Sunday's preseason game against Buffalo, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: Swift did not play during last Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie versus the Dolphins, as the Bears opted not to play any of their starters during their opening exhibition. This group should get some run during this Sunday's preseason game No. 2, though it's unclear how long the first-team offense will stay on the field versus the Bills. Swift led the Bears' backfield during his first season with the team in 2024, and he should once again serve as RB1 in a room that also includes third-year back Roschon Johnson (foot) and seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Might not suit up versus Bills Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 5:10 PM Kmet may not suit up with the rest of Chicago's starters during Sunday's preseason game against Buffalo, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: The Bears are expected to play their starters versus the Bills, according to Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune. This would include Kmet as TE1. But, he was seen working under the supervision of members of Chicago's training staff during early pregame warmups, which indicates that he's not guaranteed to participate in Sunday's exhibition. The 26-year-old was previously sidelined with a back injury for a couple days during training camp before he returned to the field Aug. 8. If Kmet is out, then rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland would be in line to start ahead of fellow tight end Durham Smythe.
Case Keenum Case Keenum Dealing with leg injury Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 2:07 PM Keenum did not practice Friday due to a leg injury, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports. Analysis: Keenum is considered day-to-day, per Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune, so while his injury isn't a long-term concern, it may prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's preseason game against the Bills. The veteran signal-caller is competing with Tyson Bagent for the No. 2 quarterback role behind Caleb Williams, and if he can't suit up versus Buffalo it will provide fourth-stringer Austin Reed a chance to handle increased reps.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Impressive in team drills Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 9:32 AM Odunze made a strong impression Thursday, hauling in a 14-yard gain over the middle to start the end-of-half drill. He also adjusted to a pass behind him, ripping it away from a defender to move the chains, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Odunze is trying to build on a 2024 rookie season where he posted 734 receiving yards, showing the contested-catch skills that helped him stand out at times last year. His growing chemistry with Caleb Williams suggests a path to steady production, particularly with his ability to win tough catches in traffic. That skill set makes him a viable mid-round fantasy target with upside if the Bears' passing game progresses.
DJ Moore DJ Moore Set for preseason action Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 12:29 PM Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday that the team's starters, including Moore, will suit up for Sunday's preseason game against Buffalo, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: Moore and the majority of starters sat out Chicago's preseason opener against Miami last weekend, presumably while still picking up Johnson's playbook, but the first-team offense will make its exhibition debut versus the Bills on Sunday. Johnson has regularly deployed Moore out of the backfield throughout training camp, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports, with offensive coordinator Declan Doyle saying the team is "trying to get him touches in every way we can." Moore remains positioned as the No. 1 wideout for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, but given the tough target competition of Chicago's crowded skill-position groups, an uptick in designed plays out of the backfield would be a welcome development. Last season, Moore logged a career-high 14 carries for 75 yards, though he didn't score on the ground.
Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Starters will play Sunday Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 12:17 PM Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday that Williams and the first-team units will suit up for Sunday's preseason game against the Bills, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Analysis: Williams and the majority of Chicago's starters were held out of preseason action versus the Dolphins last weekend, but the first-team units will get a chance to log exhibition reps versus Buffalo. Expectations are high for Williams entering Year 2, as he's surrounded by a revamped O-line that projects as top-10 in the league and boasts an impressive supporting cast headlined by wideouts DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden and TEs Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet.
Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Six carries in first NFL game Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 4:36 PM Monangai rushed six times for 30 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Dolphins. He also had a 22-yard kickoff return. Analysis: Monangai was the first running back to log a carry for Chicago with starter D'Andre Swift resting and backup Roschon Johnson (ankle) sidelined. The rookie seventh-round pick out of Rutgers has reportedly had a strong training camp and is in position to make the 53-man roster alongside Swift and Johnson, especially after running back Travis Homer (calf) exited Sunday's game. Monangai will likely see significant usage throughout the preseason, including in Chicago's next preseason game against the Bills on Aug. 17.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Two catches against Miami Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 4:00 PM Burden caught two of three targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Dolphins. Analysis: Burden was reasonably productive considering he played only the first half and the Bears didn't dress starting quarterback Caleb Williams. Burden could open the regular season as Chicago's No. 3 wide receiver behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze if the rookie second-round pick beats out Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay. Chicago's next preseason game will be this coming Sunday against the Bills.
Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Involved early in NFL debut Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 3:42 PM Loveland caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Dolphins. Analysis: Both of Loveland's targets came on the opening drive, as the Bears made it a point of emphasis to get the rookie 10th overall pick involved early, even with starting quarterback Caleb Williams resting Sunday. Loveland is projected to split snaps with Cole Kmet in the regular season, but the former's participation Sunday puts to bed any remaining concerns about Loveland's recovery from January shoulder surgery. Chicago's next preseason game against the Bills on Sunday, Aug. 17 could present Loveland's first opportunity to catch passes from Williams in a game situation.