Titans opt to rest starters against Bears in preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Tennessee Titans will not play most of their starters in the preseason finale against the Chicago Bears on August 29. Coach Robert Saleh decided that joint practices on August 27 provided sufficient preparation. The Titans are focusing on backups as the roster trim deadline approaches on August 30. Both teams are expected to sit their key players ahead of the regular season, which begins for the Titans on September 13 against the Jets.
- •Titans host Bears at Nissan Stadium at 5 p.m. CT.
- •Initial plans were for starters to play a half.
- •Final roster cuts to 53 players must be made by August 30.
- •The Titans opened preseason with disappointing performances from first-team units.
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Titans will rest most starters vs Bears in preseason finale, reversing course on plan
"The Tennessee Titans will not send a majority of their starters out onto the field for the preseason finale against the Chicago Bears.
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