Bears vs. Bills live updates: Start time, TV channel for NFL preseason game
While head coach Ben Johnson rested the starters in last week's preseason tie against the Miami Dolphins, he announced earlier this week that all notable starters will play in this Week 2 game. It will mark the first time we get a glimpse at quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense in Johnson's new scheme, as well as the defense in defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme.
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The Bears have some injuries at defensive back, including most notably cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. Johnson, who suffered a leg injury, is on track to return for the Week 1 opener against the Minnesota Vikings while Gordon is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Quarterback Case Keenum is day-to-day with a leg injury, which will give Tyson Bagent a chance to pull away in the QB2 battle. Rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner returned to practice for the first time since the start of camp on Friday. But he didn't participate in team drills as he ramps back up to action. We'll see if he suits up for action.
Will Caleb Williams and the starters play?
Head coach Ben Johnson announced that all healthy starters will play in Sunday night's preseason game against the Bills. That means second-year quarterback Caleb Williams will make his preseason debut at Soldier Field, where he'll get a first glimpse at this offense in Ben Johnson's offense.
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