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Bears conclude preseason with 24-15 win over Titans ahead of roster cuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:29 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Bears conclude preseason with 24-15 win over Titans ahead of roster cuts

Summary

The Chicago Bears defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-15 in their preseason finale on August 29 at Nissan Stadium. Rookie receiver Zavion Thomas scored a 97-yard touchdown on the first play, finishing with 140 receiving yards. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 16 of 17 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. With the game complete, the Bears now face the task of reducing their roster to 53 players by 5 p.m. on August 30 before shifting focus to the regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers on September 13.

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Status Watch

•Bears use 53 players in the preseason finale.
•Zavion Thomas records 140 yards and a touchdown.
•Tyson Bagent completes 16 of 17 passes for 208 yards.
•Chicago must cut their roster to 53 by 5 p.m. on August 30.
•Next game is against the Carolina Panthers on September 13.

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3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Projecting the Chicago Bears’ initial 53-man roster: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the preseason finale

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The day before the Chicago Bears must reduce the roster to 53 players, they used exactly 53 to close out preseason with a 24-15 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. Rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas had a 97-yard touchdown on the first offensive play from scrimmage when he juked Titans cornerback Keydrain Calligan with a stutter-and-go and then ...
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