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Bears to start Tyson Bagent at QB against Browns in preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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Summary

Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed that Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback in the team's preseason game against the Browns on August 15, 2026. Johnson announced that Caleb Williams and several other starters will not participate. Bagent, who has seen limited playing time since Williams joined the team, is expected to play about a half. Meanwhile, Browns coach Todd Monken will start Deshaun Watson, who is vying for the starting position against Shedeur Sanders, slated to play in the second half of the preseason game. The matchup comes after the Bears' successful 2025 season, where they won the NFC North and reached the playoffs.

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Status Watch

•Bears to open preseason against Browns on August 15, 2026.
•Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback for Chicago.
•Caleb Williams and other starters will not play in the game.
•Browns' Deshaun Watson will start, with Shedeur Sanders taking over later.
•Bears had an 11-6 record in 2025, winning the NFC North.

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5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Who will Bears start at QB in preseason game vs. Browns? Not Caleb Williams

What they're saying

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Bears coach Ben Johnson told Chicago reporters on Aug. 13 he won't be starting quarterback Caleb Williams, as well as several others, against Browns.
— Yahoo Sports

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