Bears focus on player health as preseason opener approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Chicago Bears prepare to face the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener on Saturday. With injuries affecting several key players, including safety Coby Bryant and receiver Luther Burden, the team's primary objective is to avoid further health issues during the match. Despite the desire for clean plays and rookie highlights, the overall aim is to maintain player health heading into the regular season. The Bears experienced a successful 2025 season despite injuries and are looking to replicate that success while managing their current roster concerns.
- •The Bears face the Browns on August 12, 2026.
- •Coby Bryant is out for 4-6 months after knee surgery.
- •Luther Burden is dealing with a groin injury.
- •Kyler Gordon has not yet played due to a calf injury.
- •The team hopes to avoid adding more injuries during the preseason.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Bears should have one goal on Saturday: Stay healthy
"With injuries mounting for the Chicago Bears, their approach on Saturday in the preseason opener should be clear. @kdthompson5 esplores here:
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