April 14--The Chicago Bears have announced the dates and times for their four preseason contests, setting the stage for their march toward the regular season. The official docket:
--Thursday, Aug. 11: Vs. Denver Broncos, 7 p.m.
--Thursday, Aug. 18: At New England Patriots, 7 p.m.
--Saturday, Aug. 27: Vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Noon
--Thursday, Sept. 1: At Cleveland Browns, 7 p.m.
The NFL's regular season schedule will be formally announced at 7 p.m. tonight, though tidbits are expected to trickle in throughout the afternoon.
In addition to their six NFC North games, the Bears will host the Redskins, Eagles, Jaguars, Titans and 49ers while going on the road to play the Cowboys, Giants, Texans, Colts and Buccaneers.
Based on the typical NFC North rotation, the Bears seem to be in line to close the regular season against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on New Year's Day. But that has not been officially announced yet.
