The two veterans the Bears added last week, defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and tight end Marcedes Lewis, practiced with the team for the first time Tuesday. Both players will gradually progress toward a full workload, and it seems unlikely either would play Saturday in the preseason game against the Titans.
The Bears need Ngakoue ready especially quickly because he is their top pass rusher, and coach Matt Eberflus recently emphasized how important it is for his starting defense to practice together as much as possible because of all the new players. The team revamped its roster on defense after allowing the most points in the NFL last season.
