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Bears rookie Jaquan Brisker returns to practice, ‘on track’ to play in Week 1

Bears rookie Jaquan Brisker practiced for the first time in 2 weeks after suffering a right thumb injury, and he's on track to play Week 1.

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Matt Eberflus embraces Bears’ youth movement

The Bears have 15 rookies on the 53-man roster, but their first-year head coach sees that as opportunity rather than a challenge. “You have to play ’em,” he said, “because the experience they get in that first season, it’s invaluable.”

Chicago Sun-Times

NFC North Preview and Predictions: Behind the Pack, a Dark Horse Could Emerge

Despite a key loss, the Packers are still the strong favorite in a division otherwise stocked with teams in transition.

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Bears claim NFL-high 6 players off waivers, including former 1st-round pick Alex Leatherwood

CHICAGO — When the Chicago Bears let go 23 players Tuesday to reach an original 53-man squad, Matt Eberflus said roster churning is something that would continue all season.

Chicago Tribune

Brad Biggs: Bears youth movement is underway with 20 players in their 1st or 2nd year on the initial roster

CHICAGO — Ryan Poles has danced around the word “rebuilding,” calling it a “super sensitive” term. But roster moves are more instructive than words, and the first-year Chicago Bears general manager reinforced one of the organization’s plans with his cuts to form the initial 53-man roster.

Chicago Tribune

Bears coach Matt Eberflus must deliver strong defense regardless of personnel

It’s a lot to ask of Eberflus, but that’s the job. If the Bears have a good defense amid the rebuild this season, that’ll give them a lot of confidence in his future.

Chicago Sun-Times

8 Bears bubble players who have earned a roster spot

Not everyone can stick on the Bears final roster, but here are eight players we believe made a great case following the preseason.

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Kindle Vildor embracing his second chance

The third-year cornerback is back in the mix in Matt Eberflus’ defense after getting benched last season. “A little bit ups and downs,” he said. “I learned from it and I’m here now, stronger than ever.”

Chicago Sun-Times

The Morning After…the Bears’ preseason win vs. Browns

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts about Saturday's preseason win against the Browns.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith felt ‘some tightness’ before preseason game vs. Browns

Bears HC Matt Eberflus said Roquan Smith was held out of the preseason finale after feeling "some tightness" in warm-ups.

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Best photos from the Bears’ preseason win vs. Browns

The Bears defeated the Browns 21-20 to finish the preseason 3-0. Take a look at the action:

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David Montgomery sets tone in first preseason action

That’s the Montgomery the Bears need if they want to play the physical, edgy style that Matt Eberflus covets.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ defense ready to hit the ground running

Without Roquan Smith, Robert Quinn, Eddie Jackson and Jaylon Johnson, a makeshift defense still stifled the Browns. Next up: the 49ers. “When we play Week 1, we should have everybody back, and that’s gonna be real scary for a lot of teams,” tackle Justin Jones said.

Chicago Sun-Times

It doesn’t sound like Bears LB Roquan Smith will play vs. Browns

While Bears HC Matt Eberflus said LB Roquan Smith was expected to play against the Browns, it doesn't sound like that's the case.

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Opportunity knocks for Bears QB Justin Fields in preseason finale

Clearly in a work-in-progress stage, Fields and Luke Getsy’s offense are more about work than progress at this point. They need all the snaps they can get.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Offensive line jobs still on the line heading into Bears’ preseason finale

The Bears' offensive line might've solidified over the last week, but Matt Eberflus said "this thing is still open."

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ Nick Morrow in the right place at the right time

The linebacker said the opportunity to play in Matt Eberflus’ defense was a key factor when he signed with the Bears in free agency. But playing next to Roquan Smith also figures to give him a chance to flourish.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears hoping CB Kyler Gordon can minimize, cover up rookie mistakes

They’ll give their top draft pick some leeway in his first season, but not much. Gordon is expected to be NFL-ready.

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‘Being free’ could help Bears S Eddie Jackson reassert himself as dangerous defender

The combination of an advantageous scheme, newcomer Jaquan Brisker and Jackson’s eagerness give him a shot to prove he’s worth big money this season and beyond.

Chicago Tribune

Brad Biggs: Is the Chicago Bears offense as bad as the 0-16 Detroit Lions of 2008? Mike Martz says QB Justin Fields has little chance.

Chicago Bears fans will want to yell at Mike Martz the way Jay Cutler used to when they hear Martz’s assessment of the team’s current offense.

Chicago Sun-Times

Injuries must prompt Bears to explore adding WRs, CBs

Two-and-a-half weeks away from the season opener against the 49ers, the Bears have more than a depleted wide receiver room. They have a full-blown problem.

Chicago Sun-Times

A damning review of Cook County juvenile jail, Biden’s student debt cancellation plan and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Eberflus’ H.I.T.S. principle an ‘eye-opener’ for Bears

It might have come across as hokey when Eberflus introduced it — what football coach doesn’t want his team to hustle and play with intensity? But as Bears fans saw with Lovie Smith nearly two decades ago, it’s the obsession with it that can make a difference.

Chicago Sun-Times

Any chance for Justin Fields to play is a chance for him to improve

Bears coach Matt Eberflus makes the right call by deciding to give his quarterback a half of action in final preseason game.

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Bears CB Jaylon Johnson has embraced H.I.T.S. principle

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson believes in H.I.T.S. principle. "Thou who runneth to the ball, good things shall happen." - Shakespeare, probably

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