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Bears to seek upgrades at ‘several positions’ starting Wednesday

After trimming their roster to 53 players Tuesday, the Bears planned to stay up late doing their homework.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tyson Bagent not locked in as Bears back-up QB

The rookie from Division-II Shepherd University made the 53-man roster, but coach Matt Eberflus left open the possibility the Bears might prefer a veteran to back up Justin Fields. “We’re certainly looking into that option,” Eberflus said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Eberflus says every Bears starter, except Teven Jenkins, on track for Week 1

The Bears expect every starter, except Teven Jenkins, to be ready for the Week 1 opener vs. Packers.

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Bears’ Matt Eberflus: All but 1 hurt starter on pace to face Packers

The Bears expect all but one starter to healthy enough to take on their rivals in Week 1, head coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears rookie DT Gervon Dexter eager to prove people wrong

The second-round draft pick (53rd overall), who thought he should have been a first-round pick, is ready to go after the Bears re-worked his game to fit Matt Eberflus’ defense. “Completely the opposite player now [from college],” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picking the Bears’ 53-man roster — and ranking each position group

The team will whittle its roster down by the Tuesday deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

Adam Schefter says the Bears aren’t in on Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

It sounds like any talk of Jonathan Taylor coming to Chicago can be put to rest.

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Photos from the Bears’ preseason loss vs. Bills

The Bears wrapped the preseason with a 24-21 loss to the Bills. Take a look at the action:

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After ho-hum preseason finale, Bears quarterback Justin Fields says he’s ready for Week 1

At this point, you can see in Fields what you want to see.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson’s preseason ‘could’ve been a lot better,’ but he’s ready now

Stevenson held off a challenge from fellow rookie Terell Smith and secured his spot as a starter with an interception against the Bills.

Chicago Sun-Times

5 position battles to watch as Bears battle the Bills

Here are five position battles to watch as the Bears face the Bills in their preseason finale.

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Bet on it: Backing the Bears is a real gamble

Bettors aren’t sold on Matt Eberflus’ squad, but they’re not high on any NFC North team.

Chicago Sun-Times

What we’ll be watching in Bears’ preseason finale vs. Bills

The preseason finale doesn’t figure to be a charade, with position battles and rookies who figure to get regular-season snaps getting a final chance to show the coaching staff they’re ready.

Chicago Sun-Times

5 biggest storylines in the Bears’ preseason finale vs. Bills

The Bears will take on the Bills in their final game of the preseason. Here's what we'll be watching for.

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Bears HC Matt Eberflus ‘confident’ injured starters will be ready for Week 1

Expect these Bears starters to be ready Week 1 when they battle the Packers.

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SI Ranks NFL Coach-Quarterback Duos of 2023: Nos. 32–1

The best tandems in NFL history have won multiple Super Bowls together. And historically speaking, it’s almost impossible to win a championship without having elite talent in both spots.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ QB2 battle pits Tyson Bagent’s ‘moxie’ vs. P.J. Walker’s savvy

Competition was formed as much by Walker struggling — he has a 14.6 passer rating in two preseason games and hasn’t been sharp in practice — as Bagent looking comfortable.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears ‘confident’ WR Chase Claypool, S Jaquan Brisker, S Eddie Jackson ready for Week 1 vs. Packers

All three have dragged beyond the day-to-day category, but coach Matt Eberflus says there’s no reason to fret about their availability for the opener.

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Confident Bears defense looks to regain its mojo

Hopes are high for a resurgence in 2023. But without linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, safeties Jaquan Brisker and Eddie Jackson and defensive ends DeMarcus Walker and Yannick Ngakoue, they’ll have to put it all together on the fly to hit the ground running in Week 1.

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Bears starters, including Justin Fields, to play in preseason finale vs. Bills

Justin Fields and other starters will see a "selected number of plays" before being pulled this weekend, according to Matt Eberflus

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears TE Cole Kmet ‘normal’ after injury scare in practice

Coach Matt Eberflus gave no information on what happened Wednesday, but said there isn’t any concern going forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears QB Justin Fields will play a ‘selected’ number of snaps Saturday

He might not be out there long, though — Eberflus said that the injured offensive line in front of Fields will affect their thought process when charting out snaps.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bills to play QB Josh Allen, other starters in preseason game vs. Bears on Saturday

Bears coach Matt Eberflus hasn’t indicated his plan yet, but will talk to the media after practice Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Practice might have to make perfect for Justin Fields

If the Bears play it safe as expected and keep Fields on the sidelines against the Bills on Saturday, the starting offense will go into the regular season opener with seven snaps in the preseason. “I think we’re in a good place” offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Like Matt Eberflus, Luke Getsy is open-minded at Bears’ No. 2 QB

Veteran P.J. Walker has posted a 14.6 passer rating in two preseason games. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent, who was the next quarterback off the bench Saturday against the Colts, has a 98.

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