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Bears will sit QB Caleb Williams vs. Browns in preseason opener, backup Tyson Bagent to start

First publishedAug 13, 17:03 UTC
Last updatedAug 13, 21:36 UTC · 16m ago
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<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> quarterback <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/08/31/why-do-so-many-people-hate-bears-qb-caleb-williams-he-answers-exactly-that-question" >Caleb Williams</a> will watch the preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday from the sideline. Backup Tyson Bagent will start and likely play the first half.</p><p>"I don't know that I need to see game snaps," coach Ben Johnson said of Williams.

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<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> quarterback <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/08/31/why-do-so-many-people-hate-bears-qb-caleb-williams-he-answers-exactly-that-question" >Caleb Williams</a> will watch the preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday from the sideline. Backup Tyson Bagent will start and likely play the first half.</p><p>"I don't know that I need to see game snaps," coach Ben Johnson said of Williams. "What were trying to assess is the volume throughout the week and... making sure our team is ready for a 17-game season.

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<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> quarterback <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/08/31/why-do-so-many-people-hate-bears-qb-caleb-williams-he-answers-exactly-that-question" >Caleb Williams</a> will watch the preseason opener against the Browns on Saturday from the sideline. Backup Tyson Bagent will start and likely play the first half.</p><p>"I don't know that I need to see game snaps," coach Ben Johnson said of Williams.
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