The Latest Breaking News from Matt Eberflus

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.