Bears announce unofficial depth chart before Week 1 vs. Panthers

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon, and we got some clarity on some key position battles that unfolded during the summer.

The Bears released their unofficial depth chart for Week 1, which included some notable updates along the offensive and defensive lines, as well as the secondary. While head coach Ben Johnson recently confirmed that Braxton Jones is the starting left tackle, Kentavius Street is listed as the starting defensive tackle alongside Grady Jarrett. Meanwhile, Xavier Woods gets the nod at safety with Cam Lewis slotting into the nickel role.

Here's a look at the Bears' unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday's season opener:

Quarterbacks

• First team: Caleb Williams
• Second team: Tyson Bagent
• Third team: Case Keenum

Running backs

• First team: D'Andre Swift
• Second team: Kyle Monangai
• Third team: Roschon Johnson

Wide receivers

• First team: Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III
• Second team: Kalif Raymond, Jahdae Walker
• Third team: Zavion Thomas

Tight ends

• First team: Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland
• Second team: Sam Roush

Offensive line

• First team: Braxton Jones (LT), Joe Thuney (LG), Garrett Bradbury (C), Jonah Jackson (RG), Darnell Wright (RT)
• Second team: Ozzy Trapilo (LT), Jordan McFadden (LG), Logan Jones (C), Luke Newman (RG), Theo Benedet (RT)

Defensive line

• First team: Montez Sweat (DE), Grady Jarrett (DT), Kentavius Street (DT), Dayo Odeyingbo (DE)
• Second team: Austin Booker (DE), Neville Gallimore (DT), Jordan van den Berg (DT), Daniel Hardy (DE)
• Other: Jamree Kromah (DE), James Lynch (DT), Jayden Loving (DT)

Linebackers

• First team: T.J. Edwards, Devin Bush
• Second team: D'Marco Jackson, Jack Sanborn
• Other: Keyshaun Elliott

Cornerbacks

• First team: Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Cam Lewis (NCB)
• Second team: Josh Blackwell, Clark Phillips III, Malik Muhammad (NCB)
• Other: Josh Blackwell

Safeties

• First team: Dillon Thieneman, Xavier Woods
• Second team: Elijah Hicks, Skyler Thomas

Special teams

• First team: Cairo Santos (K), Tory Taylor (P), Beau Gardner (LS)

Return specialists

• First team: Kalif Raymond (KR/PR)
• Second team: Zavion Thomas (KR/PR)

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