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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Bear Necessities: Weighing the risk and reward of playing starters in preseason finale

The Bears are playing their starters for the first half of Saturday's preseason finale, which presents both benefits and injury risks.

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‘He’s back’: Roquan Smith a big hit already

The Bears linebacker dropped running back David Montgomery for a loss on his first play of team drills since returning from a 24-day hold-in — an early sign he’s not only back, but all-in despite being unhappy with his contract.

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Bears QB Justin Fields, starting offense have much to prove against Browns

Fields and the starters punted three times in three possessions against the Chiefs, then had first-down mishaps against the Seahawks. They’re looking for a smooth performance Saturday in Cleveland.

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Bears could turn to Teven Jenkins, Larry Borom to anchor right side of offensive line

It feels like the right guard and right tackle jobs are Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom's to lose.

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Bears starters will play for first half in preseason finale vs. Browns

Bears HC Matt Eberflus said his starters will play the first half in the preseason finale against the Browns.

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Bears QB Justin Fields, LB Roquan Smith to play vs. Browns in preseason finale

Bears coach Matt Eberflus anticipated Fields playing the entire first half.

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Bears stock watch: Who’s up, who’s down following preseason win vs. Seahawks

Here's a look at which Bears players are trending up or down following Thursday's preseason win over the Seahawks.

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Bear Necessities: David Montgomery excited for Teven Jenkins to prove everybody wrong

Bears OL Teven Jenkins has found new life at right guard, and David Montgomery can't wait for him to prove everybody wrong.

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Lesson learned? Bears still need preseason work

Matt Eberflus is debating whether to play his starters in the preseason finale against the Browns on Saturday. But as Matt Nagy discovered in 2019, with a developing offense, the more work at game-speed, the better.

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For Roquan Smith, the work is just beginning

If Roquan Smith wants to get the record-setting contract extension he so badly desires, he’ll have to cross off items on a list longer than Matt Nagy’s old play-call sheet.

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