Bears players influencing roster cuts following preseason loss to Bengals

In their preseason matchup on August 24, 2026, the Chicago Bears lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-9. Several players emerged as key factors affecting their chances for the final 53-man roster. Running backs Salvon Ahmed and Roschon Johnson made strong cases for inclusion with impressive performances. In contrast, cornerback Dontae Manning and wide receiver J.P. Richardson struggled in their roles, which may diminish their likelihood of making the roster. The Bears must finalize their roster by August 30, after one more preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.

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