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Bears to Play Starters vs. Bills; Practice to Set Workload

Friday’s joint session with Buffalo will dictate the workload for the first-team units in Sunday’s preseason game.

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Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks on during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Solider Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Overview

  • Starters who sat out the opener will return for Sunday’s nationally televised preseason game against the Bills at Soldier Field, coach Ben Johnson confirmed.
  • The number of snaps for first-team offense and defense will be reassessed after Friday’s joint practice to balance evaluation and injury prevention.
  • Undrafted free agent Major Burns was waived/injured following the Miami game and cornerback Shaun Wade has been placed on injured reserve, thinning the secondary.
  • On Tuesday, Chicago signed defensive backs Millard Bradford, Mekhi Garner, Kaleb Hayes and Mark Perry to bolster depth behind the starters.
  • Johnson reported cornerback Jaylon Johnson is on track to play in Week 1 at Minnesota, while Kyler Gordon remains week-to-week with a hamstring injury.