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Caleb Williams not playing in Bears' preseason game against Browns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:14 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Caleb Williams not playing in Bears' preseason game against Browns

Summary

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced that quarterback Caleb Williams will not participate in the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Backup Tyson Bagent will start in Williams' place. The decision comes as the Bears prepare for the 2026 season, during which they aim to build on their successful 2025 campaign that included a division title and a dramatic playoff comeback. Johnson has expressed ambitious goals for the team, including aiming for the highest-scoring offense in NFL history. As preseason activity continues, all eyes will be on how the Bears develop under the pressure of heightened expectations for the upcoming season.

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•Caleb Williams will not play against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday
•Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will start
•Bears head coach Ben Johnson has ambitious offensive goals
•The Bears led their division in 2025 and won a playoff game
•Expectations are high for the Bears entering the 2026 season

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3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Johnson Reveals Caleb Williams’ Playing Status on Saturday

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The expectations for the Chicago Bears are sky-high in 2026 after a division-winning debut season for head coach Ben Johnson in 2025, and a miraculous second-half comeback in an epic NFC Wild Card Round win against division arch-rivals, the Green Bay Packers. In order to keep those expectations alive and well, much will depend on […] The post Ben Johnson Reveals Caleb Williams’ Playing Status on Saturday appeared first on HEAVY.
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