Ben Johnson reveals Bears' plans for starters in preseason vs. Browns

The Chicago Bears will open the 2026 preseason against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at Soldier Field, but don't expect to see many starters. Head coach Ben Johnson announced that the team will sit a number of starters, on offense and defense, for the preseason game against the Browns. Among thos

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The Chicago Bears will open the 2026 preseason against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at Soldier Field, but don't expect to see many starters.

Head coach Ben Johnson announced that the team will sit a number of starters, on offense and defense, for the preseason game against the Browns. Among those players is quarterback Caleb Williams, who Johnson confirmed won't see the field on Saturday and potentially for other preseason contests.

"Do I need to see Caleb Williams in the preseason? No, I do not. I see him every single day in practice," Johnson said, noting that Williams will be ready for Week 1 based on what he's seen during practice this summer.

Johnson confirmed that backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will get the start on Saturday with the plan

to play him for the first half before Case Keenum and Miller Moss see action in the second half.

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