Cincinnati Bengals likely to rest starters, including Joe Burrow, against Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears on Saturday night during Week 2 of the preseason. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor suggests that Joe Burrow and most starters will not play due to their recent exertions in a joint practice. The team plans to evaluate depth and finalize roster decisions, focusing on assessing backup players in the upcoming game. The Bengals are looking to solidify their 53-man roster ahead of the regular season.
- •Bengals face Bears in Week 2 of preseason.
- •Joe Burrow and starters expected to sit out.
- •Recent joint practice led to decision for player safety.
- •Bengals focusing on depth evaluation for roster cuts.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Are Bears starters playing in preseason game vs. Bengals?
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Are Joe Burrow, Bengals starters playing vs. Bears?
"The Bears and Bengals will battle it out tonight. But will Chicago's starters, like Caleb Williams, finally make their preseason debut?
"Here's the apparent plan for the Bengals roster during preseason action against the Bears.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:15 PMAre Bears starters playing in preseason game vs. Bengals?
The Bears and Bengals will battle it out tonight. But will Chicago's starters, like Caleb Williams, finally make their preseason debut?
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:01 PMAre Joe Burrow, Bengals starters playing vs. Bears?
Here's the apparent plan for the Bengals roster during preseason action against the Bears.
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