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Practices Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 6:42 PM
Stevenson (undisclosed) returned to practice Thursday following a week-long absence, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: The cornerback has been dealing with the injury since exiting practice Aug. 11. In his return Thursday, Stevenson was able to take limited reps against the Bengals' receivers during a joint session. Stevenson is a projected starter at cornerback across from Jaylon Johnson. |
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Tyson Bagent Tyson Bagent Considered week-to-week
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 6:22 PM
Bagent is still dealing with a hamstring injury and did not join the team on its trip to Cincinnati for a preseason game this Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bears coach Ben Johnson referred to Bagent as "week-to-week," per Cronin. The backup quarterback suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland. Case Keenum and Miller Moss should see most of the action at quarterback against the Bengals with Bagent away from the team, though it's unclear if starter Caleb Williams will play. |
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Nikola Kalinic Nikola Kalinic Reverts to IR
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 6:34 PM
Kalinic (knee) reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Kalinic was waived/injured by the Bears on Monday and cleared waivers. The tight end suffered a knee injury during last Saturday's preseason win over the Browns. Kalinic will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury designation. |
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Zavion Thomas Zavion Thomas Back in action
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 5:47 PM
Thomas (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Thomas had been dealing with some knee soreness. The wide receiver is back in action after just about a week of absence. Thomas is competing to be a first-team option at wide receiver, with Kalif Raymond and Jahdae Walker as the primary competition. The 22-year-old's prompt return to the field means he can continue to display his special teams and offensive versatility throughout the preseason. The rookie third-rounder's next opportunity to prove himself should come in Saturday's preseason showdown with the Bengals. |
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Tyson Bagent Tyson Bagent Bothered by hamstring injury
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:14 PM
Bagent suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland, making him unlikely to practice or play this week, Mark Carman of CHGO Bears reports.
Analysis: With Bagent unlikely to play in the second preseason game, Case Keenum and Miller Moss figure to take most of the QB snaps. Coach Ben Johnson hasn't yet said if Caleb Williams and other starters will play. |
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Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Deemed week-to-week by coach
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:53 AM
Monangai (knee) is considered week-to-week, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.
Analysis: The second-year back suffered a hyperextended knee during Sunday's practice, and now coach Ben Johnson has offered a loose timeline for Monangai's return. There are still nearly four full weeks until the Bears' season-opener against the Panthers, so Monangai's progress will be tracked in the interim. For now, D'Andre Swift looks to be primed to handle a big workload until Monangai is ready to return. |
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Heading to Windy City
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 6:51 PM
The Bears signed Davenport to a contract Monday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Analysis: Davenport will reunite with Dennis Allen, with the duo having previously worked together in New Orleans. Davenport appeared in only eight regular-season games for the Lions in 2025 due to a shoulder injury, finishing with 14 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks. The 2018 first-rounder gives the Bears rotational depth at defensive end behind projected starters Dayo Odeyingbo and Montez Sweat. |
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Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Diagnosed with hyperextended knee
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 5:12 PM
Monangai hyperextended his right knee at Sunday's practice, and he's expected to be sidelined multiple weeks, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Monangai was able to walk off the practice field under his own power Sunday after he was tackled from behind by Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported afterward that Monangai's knee was structurally sound, but an MRI has revealed the extent of the issue. With almost four weeks remaining before the Bears open the regular season at Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 13, he seemingly will have enough time to get healthy for that contest. In the meantime, Monangai will focus on rehab with Week 1 in mind. |
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Salvon Ahmed Salvon Ahmed Standing out while fellow RB gets hurt
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:22 PM
Ahmed was among the Bears' top performers in Saturday's 34-10 preseason win over the Browns, which was highlighted by his 49-yard touchdown catch, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ahmed finished Saturday's preseason opener with two carries for 17 yards, as well as three catches on as many targets for 55 yards and a touchdown. The 27-year-old running back hasn't played a regular-season snap since the 2023 campaign with the Dolphins, but Ahmed is making a case for a roster spot in Chicago while competing against Roschon Johnson and Brittain Brown. D'Andre Swift sits atop the running back depth chart, but backup Kyle Monangai is set to undergo an MRI after exiting Sunday's practice due to a right knee injury, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Monangai's injury isn't believed to be serious, but any missed time from the second-year pro could benefit Ahmed's push for a roster spot. |
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Back at practice
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:54 PM
Jones (knee) returned to practice Sunday, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.
Analysis: Jones had been dealing with a minor knee injury for the last week, but he now appears to be back to full health. The 27-year-old is competing with Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie for the starting left tackle spot in 2026. |
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Activated from PUP list
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:33 PM
Trapilo (knee) was activated from the active/PUP list and returned to practice with the Bears on Sunday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Trapilo suffered a patellar injury in January against the Packers, and he opened camp on the active/PUP list, but he has now returned to action. The offensive lineman will now shift his focus to potentially appearing in a contest before the end of the preseason. |
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Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Believed to be 'fine' after exiting practice
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:41 PM
Monangai is believed to be "fine" after exiting Sunday's practice with a right-knee injury, and he will undergo an MRI, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Monangai walked off the practice field under his own power after he was tackled from behind by defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Schefter added that initial tests showed that his knee was structurally sound, but the team will confirm the severity of the injury with a subsequent MRI. When healthy, Monangai should combine with starting running back D'Andre Swift to form one of the NFL's best rushing duos for the second year in a row. |
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Plays in Saturday opener
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:38 PM
Odeyingbo made one tackle assist in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.
Analysis: Odeyingbo played 12 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 18 percent of the Bears' defensive plays. The defensive end has just recovered from an Achilles tendon tear and was quickly shut down alongside the rest of the starters after gaining a glimpse of 2026 NFL action. |
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Participates Saturday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:32 PM
Lewis made one tackle assist during Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.
Analysis: The starting free safety played just 15 percent of the Bears' defensive snaps in the contest, participating in just 10 defensive plays. Any playing time is a good sign for Lewis, who has recently healed from a leg injury where he needed to be carted off the practice field. The 29-year-old will likely see a similar snap share in Saturday's preseason contest against the Bengals. |
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Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Exits practice with apparent injury
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:38 PM
Monangai left Sunday's practice due to an apparent right-knee injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Monangai went down after being tackled from behind by defensive tackle Grady Jarrett in a non-padded session Sunday. The second-year running back walked off under his own power, albeit very gingerly, while departing with a trainer, according to Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com. Monangai will likely undergo further testing to evaluate the severity of this apparent injury. The 2025 seventh-round pick popped during his rookie season, tallying 169 carries for 783 yards and five touchdowns while playing behind veteran D'Andre Swift. |
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Returns to practice
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:36 PM
Sweat (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.
Analysis: Sweat had not practiced since early August due to an unknown minor issue. The starting defensive end was afforded time to get healthy and is now set to suit up. The Bears' second preseason contest is against the Bengals next Saturday, and Sweat will likely open the game with the first-team defense for at least a few snaps of live football. |
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Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Sits out preseason opener
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:13 AM
Monangai did not play in the Bears' 34-10 preseason win over the Browns on Saturday.
Analysis: Both Monangai and D'Andre Swift observed Saturday's game from the sidelines while 2023 fourth-rounder Roschon Johnson led all Bears running backs with 22 snaps on offense. Monangai, a seventh-round selection of Chicago in the 2025 NFL Draft, is coming off a productive rookie campaign in which he logged 169 carries for 783 yards (4.6 YPC) and five touchdowns while adding 18 catches (on 30 targets) for 164 yards across 17 regular-season games, two of which he rushed for 130-plus yards. The Rutgers product is expected to serve in a complementary role behind Swift for the upcoming season. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Doesn't play vs. Cleveland
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:43 AM
Odunze did not participate in Saturday's 30-14 preseason win over the Browns.
Analysis: Odunze was joined by fellow wideouts Luther Burden (groin), Kalif Raymond and rookie third-rounder Zavion Thomas (knee) on the sidelines, along with tight ends Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland. Odunze saw his production dip from his rookie season to his sophomore campaign, though that was partly due to him missing the final five games of the 2025 regular season due to a heel injury. This year, Odunze has the opportunity to live up to his potential as a former top-10 pick, given that DJ Moore is now in Buffalo. |
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Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Idle for preseason opener
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:31 AM
Loveland did not play in the Bears' 34-10 preseason win over the Browns on Saturday.
Analysis: Loveland and other key skill players -- including Luther Burden (groin), Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet -- sat out of Saturday's practice, allowing more snaps at tight end to go to Sam Roush and Stephen Carlson. Loveland, a first-round selection of the Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft, saw his playing time and production increase over the course of his rookie season, highlighted by his performance in Chicago's NFC wild-card win over Green Bay, when he caught eight passes (on 15 targets) for 137 yards. With DJ Moore (lower body) now in Buffalo, Loveland is poised to be an even bigger contributor to the Bears' offense in 2026, with Odunze, Burden and Kmet being his main competition for passes from quarterback Caleb Williams. |
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Tyson Bagent Tyson Bagent Plays first half in preseason opener
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:24 PM
Bagent completed 13 of 22 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Saturday's 34-10 preseason win over the Browns. He added seven rushing yards on his lone carry.
Analysis: Caleb Williams got the day off in the Bears' preseason opener, and Bagent played the entire first half while leading two scoring drives, the first of which ended in a 25-yard TD toss to depth wideout Maurice Alexander in the second quarter. Bagent remains ahead of Case Keenum, who took over to begin the second half, on the QB depth chart, but it would take an injury to Williams for either to see meaningful action in 2026. |
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