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Bears cornerback battle intensifies in 2026 preseason finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:49 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bears cornerback battle intensifies in 2026 preseason finale

Summary

As the Chicago Bears prepare for their preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans, roster decisions loom, particularly at cornerback. Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, and Kyler Gordon are set in their roles, while Malik Muhammad, Beanie Bishop Jr., and Terrell Smith vie for the last cornerback spot. Muhammad has filled in as the nickel with Gordon potentially sidelined. Dontae Manning faces pressure to rebound from a poor performance against the Bengals, needing a strong outing to secure his position. The Bears will also be evaluating cornerbacks available on the waiver wire as cuts approach.

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Status Watch

•Bears face Titans in crucial preseason finale on August 26, 2026.
•Three cornerbacks compete for one roster spot: Manning, Bishop Jr., and Smith.
•Manning seeks redemption after allowing six catches for 87 yards against the Bengals.
•Gordon may start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform List.
•Bears evaluating additional cornerbacks as roster cuts approach.

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4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Bears player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale

What they're saying

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With roster cut down day looming, the Chicago Bears will have plenty of decisions to make . How players on the bubble perform in their preseason finale vs. the Tennessee Titans will play a pivotal role in who gets the final spots. At cornerback, Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson are locked in as starters. Kyler Gordon is as well, but he may open […] The post Bears player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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