Bears to start Tyson Bagent at QB against Browns in preseason opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why isn't Caleb Williams playing in preseason game vs. Browns?
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams won’t play in Bears preseason opener Saturday vs. Browns
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Who will Bears start at QB in preseason game vs. Browns? Not Caleb Williams
"CHICAGO — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field, coach Ben Johnson announced before practice Thursday. Saturday’s game will be the only preseason game in front of the home crowd. Last year, Williams played in two of the three preseason games. “Do I need to see Caleb Williams in the preseason? No, I ...
"Caleb Williams enters his third season in 2026 with considerable hype, but Bears fans will have to wait to see him take the field for the first time.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:01 PMWhy isn't Caleb Williams playing in preseason game vs. Browns?
Caleb Williams enters his third season in 2026 with considerable hype, but Bears fans will have to wait to see him take the field for the first time.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:30 PMCaleb Williams won’t play in Bears preseason opener Saturday vs. Browns
CHICAGO — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field, coach Ben Johnson announced before practice Thursday. Saturday’s game will be the only preseason game in front of the home crowd. Last year, Williams played in two of the three preseason games. “Do I need to see Caleb Williams in the preseason? No, I ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:40 PMWho will Bears start at QB in preseason game vs. Browns? Not Caleb Williams
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.
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