Bears release first unofficial depth chart ahead of preseason opener
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, where we’ll get our first glimpse at the Bears in live action this summer.
The Bears released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener against the Titans. While it’s far from being finalized, there are plenty of notable surprises at some notable positions, including defensive end and cornerback.
Here’s a look at the Bears’ first unofficial depth chart:
Quarterback
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
QB |
Running back
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
RB | D’Onta Foreman | |||
FB |
Wide receiver
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
WR | DJ Moore | Dante Pettis | ||
WR | Nsimba Webster, Joe Reed, Aron Cruickshank |
Tight end
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
TE | Marcedes Lewis | Stephen Carlson, Jake Tonges, Jared Pinkney |
Offensive line
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
LT | Robert Haskins | |||
LG | Gabriel Houy | Josh Lugg | ||
C | ||||
RG | Ja’Tyre Carter | |||
RT | Roy Mbaeteka |
Edge rusher
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
DE | Yannick Ngakoue | D’Anthony Jones | Jalen Harris | |
DE |
Interior defensive line
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
DT | Justin Jones | Gervon Dexter Sr. | ||
DT |
Linebacker
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
WLB | Micah Baskerville | |||
MLB | ||||
SLB | Dylan Cole | Kuony Deng |
Cornerback
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
CB | Greg Stroman Jr. | Jaylon Jones, Macon Clark | ||
CB | Michael Ojemudia, Kindle Vildor |
Safety
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
S | Eddie Jackson | Bralen Trahan | ||
S | A.J. Thomas |
Special teams
Position | 1st string | 2nd string | 3rd string | Other |
P | ||||
K | ||||
LS | Patrick Scales | |||
H | Trenton Gill | |||
KR | Velus Jones Jr. | Khalil Herbert | Trestan Ebner | Tyler Scott, Aron Cruickshank |
PR | Velus Jones Jr. | Dante Pettis | DJ Moore | Eddie Jackson, Tyler Scott |
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