Chicago Bears host Cleveland Browns in preseason opener

The Chicago Bears face the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener on August 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. Both teams are assessing quarterback options, with Deshaun Watson starting for the Browns and Tyson Bagent taking the helm for the Bears. Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders will not play until the third quarter, while the Bears will rest most of their starters. This game marks a rematch after the Bears' dominant 31-3 victory over the Browns in Week 15 of 2025. As the afternoon progresses, fans engage in an open discussion about the ongoing action.

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