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Bears CB Kyler Gordon looks right at home in debut

He’ll play slot cornerback, one of the most important in Matt Eberflus’ defensive scheme, to start the season.

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7 takeaways from the Bears’ preseason win over the Seahawks

From Justin Fields' fit on offense to Teven Jenkins impressing at guard, here are our takeaways from the Bears' preseason win vs. Seattle.

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Best photos from the Bears’ preseason win vs. Seahawks

The Bears defeated the Seahawks 27-11 to advance to 2-0 in the preseason. Take a look at the action:

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Bear Necessities: Matt Eberflus explains why he didn’t challenge Isaiah Coulter catch

Why didn't Bears HC Matt Eberflus throw the challenge flag on the Isaiah Coulter catch? Eberflus explains:

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Bears get DE Robert Quinn some action, plus other notes from the Seahawks game

The Bears’ pass rush looked good with Quinn and Al-Quadin Muhammad playing together for the first time. Matt Eberflus misses a challenge opportunity. And Trevor Siemian has looked competent as the backup quarterback.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears WR Velus Jones’ up-&-down game shows risk, reward of rookies

It might take a while for Jones to earn a spot in the offense, but he can be a factor in the return game until then. He nearly fumbled away the opening kickoff Thursday, but also had a big return that led to a touchdown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Roquan Smith stands alone among his teammates

The disgruntled linebacker, who was on the sideline for the game against the Seahawks, is the lone “hold-in” remaining in the NFL after safety Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the Chargers. Will that push the Bears to make a deal? Don’t count on it.

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With top players’ availability uncertain, Bears not making most of preseason

Roquan Smith will be in Seattle with the team, but won’t play. Tight end Cole Kmet and running back David Montgomery likely will return, but it’s unclear how long quarterback Justin Fields will play. And the full offensive line still hasn’t arrived.

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WATCH: Bears press conferences from 15th training camp practice

The Bears returned to Halas Hall for their 15th practice of training camp, where Matt Eberflus, Cole Kmet and more met with the media.

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Dan Wiederer: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

CHICAGO — About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears' practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap.

Chicago Tribune

Matt Eberflus: Starters will play vs. Seahawks — but not much

The Bears’ head coach is being cautious with a short week after Saturday’s preseason opener against the Chiefs. Some starters will play 6-10 snaps, others might hit 20. “We’re not going to put stress on their bodies,” Eberflus said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears steer QB Justin Fields in new direction after haphazard rookie season

“We just established, ‘Hey, this is who we want to be. . . . This is how we think we can be successful,’” quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears LB Roquan Smith will travel to Seattle for preseason game

Roquan Smith will make the trip to Seattle for the Bears' second preseason game, but he's not expected to play.

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Bears starters will see limited reps in second preseason game vs. Seahawks

The Bears' starters will be limited in Thursday's preseason game vs. Seahawks on the heels of a short week.

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Bears LB Roquan Smith will travel to Seattle, won’t play

The Bears’ circus will be a traveling one.

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7 Takeaways from the Bears’ preseason win vs. Chiefs

From Braxton Jones' solid debut to the unacceptable field conditions at Soldier Field, here are our takeaways from the Bears' preseason win.

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Rookie S Jaquan Brisker already proving to be difference maker for Bears

The hype surrounding Bears rookie safety Jaquan Brisker is real.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rookies Jaquan Brisker, Jack Sanborn are big H.I.T.S. in Bears’ preseason opener

Brisker looked the part of expected Week 1 starter with impact plays. Sanborn, a Lake Zurich graduate, had a glorious Bears debut with two takeaways, a tackle for loss and two special-teams tackles.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Eberflus’ head-coaching debut ‘a long time coming’

Eberflus has been a football coach for 30 years. Saturday marked the first time, on any level, he had been a head coach on game day. He wanted to make sure he was prepared.

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Bear Necessities: Matt Eberflus ready for his first game as NFL head coach

As the Bears open the preseason against the Chiefs, Matt Eberflus is ready to coach his first NFL game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Eberflus undaunted by ghosts of Halas Hall past

On the eve of his first game as a head coach at any level, Eberflus comes in not as a dynamic savior but an old-school, driven football coach. And maybe that’s the antidote the McCaskey family has been looking for.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ top draft pick CB Kyler Gordon remains out, likely to miss Chiefs game

Bears coach Matt Eberflus has continued to call his injury “day-to-day” and reiterated Thursday that he should be back soon.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears RB David Montgomery, TE Cole Kmet to be ‘fine’ after minor injuries

Both players are central to the offense and have missed the last two days of practice, but coach Matt Eberflus says there’s no serious concern.

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Bears coach Matt Eberflus merely middle man as Ryan Poles, Roquan Smith spar

Eberflus can’t do much as Smith defies his rules and continues to press for either a suitable contract extension or trade.

Chicago Tribune

Roquan Smith remains out of practice even after Bears declare him healthy enough to participate

CHICAGO — Roquan Smith is healthy. Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus expects healthy players to practice. Smith didn’t practice Thursday at Halas Hall.

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