What we learned about Bears’ roster in 34-21 win vs. Chiefs in preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears closed out their 2024 preseason slate Thursday with a 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ starters spent the evening on the sideline in sweatpants, while those battling for a roster spot spent the night making a final impression on head coach Matt Eberflus, general manager Ryan Poles, and the Bears’ brass.
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent got the start and led the Bears on a seven-play, 73-yard touchdown drive to open the game. Bagent capped the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. The second-year signal-caller went 3-for-6 for 53 yards in two drives.
Second-year wide receiver Tyler Scott got plenty of run Thursday night. Scott was targeted 10 times, catching six passes for 99 yards. Scott is a roster lock, but these are valuable reps for a young player who is still relatively green as a wide receiver. The same can be said for rookie defensive end Austin Booker, who played several series on Thursday.
Here’s what we learned in the Bears’ 34-21 win over the Chiefs:
OL depth gets murky
With the top six offensive linemen and rookie Kiran Amegadjie all sitting out, the Bears’ starting offensive line Thursday night showed those who entered the preseason finale either near the bubble or fighting to get on the other side of it.
The Bears’ starting line Thursday was (from left to right) Larry Borom, Bill Murray, Doug Kramer, Matt Pryor, and Jake Curhan.
Pryor is safe. The Bears love his versatility and experience. Kramer is likely destined for the practice squad.
Borom and Murray entered the game on the fringe while Curhan was on the outside looking in.
Borom has value as a swing tackle, but he is due $3.2 million this season after hitting an escalator in his contract last season. That number made Borom a likely cut candidate, but the lack of reliable depth options at tackle…
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Publish date : 2024-08-23 03:33:49
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