The Chicago Bears have formed their initial 53-man roster, cutting 27 players in the process. Unfortunately, that meant a lot of good players were cut, including a pair of sixth-round rookies.
Following the final round of cuts, GM Ryan Pace will start assembling his 16-player practice squad, which can include up to six players with more than two accrued seasons, beginning Wednesday at 3 p.m. CT. The practice squad serves as an extension of the active roster, which will provide depth at certain positions.
Before the Bears start building their practice squad, here are our predictions: