Overview

• Johnson confirmed that quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the first-team offense and defense will see action Sunday against Buffalo.
• He said Williams’ exact snaps are still to be determined and will be reassessed after the Bears’ joint practice with the Bills on Friday.
• Johnson defended sitting starters in the preseason opener by noting Williams logged an extra 80 to 100 practice reps under his ‘reps, reps, reps’ development plan.
• The coach praised Williams’ progress in processing play-call verbiage and said the offense will simplify terminology further for game week.
• Chicago also received updates on its secondary, with Jaylon Johnson on track for Week 1, Kyler Gordon listed week-to-week and multiple defensive backs added to shore up depth.