The Chicago Bears open their 2026 NFL preseason against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at Soldier Field, with Cleveland’s quarterback competition providing one of the biggest storylines of the Week 1 matchup.
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- When: Saturday, August 15th, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
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Chicago will take a cautious approach to the opener, as coach Ben Johnson confirmed that Caleb Williams and a number of other Bears starters will not play. That puts the focus on the rest of Chicago’s roster, with backup quarterback Tyson Bagent among the players getting an opportunity to make an impression. For the Bears, the afternoon will be less about seeing their established stars and more about evaluating depth and the players competing for spots before the regular season.
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Cleveland, meanwhile, has a much more prominent quarterback storyline to follow. Browns coach Todd Monken has named Deshaun Watson the starter against Chicago as Cleveland continues evaluating Watson and Shedeur Sanders ahead of the regular season. Watson is scheduled to play the first half, with Sanders taking over in the second half, giving both quarterbacks an extended opportunity to make their case. That competition should make Cleveland one of the more interesting teams to watch during the opening week of the preseason.
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