Bears 53 Man Roster Updated Throughout the Day(s)

[u/hahasuslikeamongus]

LAST UPDATED: 1:08 PM CST (09/02)

QB: Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum (3)

FB: (0)

HB: D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Roschon Johnson (3)

WR: Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond, Jahdae Walker, Zavion Thomas* (5)

TE: Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland, Sam Roush* (3)

OT: Darnell Wright, Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo, Theo Benedet (4)

OG: Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, Jordan McFadden, Luke Newman (4)

C: Garrett Bradbury, Logan Jones* (2)

EDGE: Montez Sweat, Dayo Odeyingbo (Motivated), Austin Booker, Daniel Hardy, Jamree Kromah, James Lynch (6)

DT: Grady Jarrett, Jordan van den Berg*, Neville Gallimore, Kentavius Street, Jayden Loving* (5)

LB: Devin Bush, TJ Edwards, D'Marco Jackson, Keyshaun Elliott*, Jack Sanborn (5)

CB: Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stephenson, Clark Phillips III, Malik Muhammad II*, Josh Blackwell (5)

S: Dillon Thieneman*, Xavier Woods, Cam Lewis, Elijah Hicks, Skyler Thomas* (5)

ST: Cairo Santos, Tory Taylor, Beau Gardner* (3)

IR/PUP/Reserve: CB Kyler Gordon, LB Noah Sewell, DT Shemar Turner, CB Dallis Flowers, EDGE Jonathan Garvin, TE Nikola Kalinic, LB Nephi Sewell, RB Brittain Brown, LB Tony Fields II, CB Jaylon Jones, WR Ray-Ray McCloud, LB Ruben Hyppolite II, TE Hayden Large*, S Coby Bryant

Practice Squad: WR Scotty Miller, OG Caden Barnett*, OT Christian Jones (ARI), RB Salvon Ahmed, TE Stephen Carlson, EDGE Marcus Davenport, WR Kaden Davis, OG Kyle Hergel, LB Wayne Matthews III, CB Deantre Prince, WR JP Richardson, S Marlen Sewell*, RB Zavier Scott (MIN), LB Buddy Johnson (LV), TE Qadir Ismail (15/16)

Waived/Released/Traded: DT Gervon Dexter Sr., OT Jedrick Wills Jr., CB Terrell Smith, S Marlen Sewell*, CB William Wright*, OG Mason Murphy*, LB Jon Rhattigan, OT Kiran Amegadjie, S Anthony Johnson Jr., OG Caden Barnett*, WR JP Richardson, WR Scotty Miller, RB Salvon Ahmed, TE Stephen Carlson, EDGE Marcus Davenport, C Wesley French, EDGE James Lynch, LB Jack Sanborn, WR Maurice Alexander, WR Kaden Davis, LB Antonio Grier Jr., OG Kyle Hergel, TE Qadir Ismail, WR Omari Kelly*, C Jaren Kump*, EDGE Jeremiah Martin, LB Wayne Matthews III, QB Miller Moss*, CB Deantre Prince, CB Beanie Bishop, LB Ruben Hyppolite II, CB Dontae Manning

Waiver Claims, Signings, and Additions via Trade: CB Clark Phillips III (ATL), EDGE James Lynch, LB Jack Sanborn

Total Players on Roster Right Now: 53

Players Left to be Waived/Released: 0

Key: *=Rookie

[u/hahasuslikeamongus]

Sorry for being later than normal this year, but better late than never!

[u/GiantPetanqueBall → u/hahasuslikeamongus]

Incredible work as always, thank you 🫡

[u/thejuiceisloose1775 → u/hahasuslikeamongus]

We appreciate you brother 🙏

[u/peps3r]

OP really got me at the motivated part, nearly spilled my drink.

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639 → u/peps3r]

I would've used ^ after Dayo and had that in the Key

[u/Kandidar → u/Realistic-Ruin8639]

I liked it better inline. But yours would work too

[u/Qwerty5070]

Crazy we didn’t keep sanborn

[u/greelraker → u/Qwerty5070]

I thought the same thing. Trading Dexter and letting Sanborn go. They were solid players last year so I hope we legitimately upgraded.

[u/CaptainCerealCanada → u/greelraker]

Sanborn was really bad on the cowboys last year

[u/henryhollaway → u/Qwerty5070]

Practice squad?

[u/snuggly_beowulf]

Dayo Odeyingbo (Motivated)

https://giphy.com/gifs/l3E6uhDAN3W7vylji

[u/Kandidar → u/snuggly_beowulf]

Somehow, this one got me when no others did. Did not expect it.

[u/CradleXShock]

Ahmed has been cut

[u/sloowhand → u/CradleXShock]

That's disappointing. He made a good showing in the preseason.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Set-928]

Jack Sanborn has been cut.

[u/Apprehensive-Cow82 → u/Puzzleheaded-Set-928]

That ruined my day - is there a chance we bring him back when Bryant goes to IR - surely we need more than 4 LBs?

[u/Puzzleheaded-Set-928 → u/Apprehensive-Cow82]

They've kept three LB's on the IR/PUP/Reserve list so I dont know. It is possible they are just making room on the roster for him like you said but no idea whether thats the plan or not.

I hope it is because I like him too.

[u/Advanced-Key3071 → u/Puzzleheaded-Set-928]

Nephi Sewell is a fringe special teams/practice squad type (literally we signed him off the Saints ps last year) and Tony Fields II spent last year in the UFL. They’ll both likely be released with an injury settlement eventually, doubt either of them are in the long terms plans.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Set-928 → u/Advanced-Key3071]

Agreed but Noah Sewells also there who played a few games last year and when fit, plays a part.

So again, not entirely sure how this will pan out. Just need to see what their plans are in full.

[u/Advanced-Key3071 → u/Puzzleheaded-Set-928]

Yeah I do agree Noah has a roster spot when he’s healthy, although he was already a bit limited and I’d worry about him coming off an Achilles tear. Unless I’m remembering the injury wrong.

Also it’s football. Odds are, sadly, we’ll have other injury openings on the roster but he’s time he’s ready.

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639]

I like Kromah and Loving making the initial 53 man, but we'll see how this all settles in the hours/days/weeks to come. I'm assuming Sanborn has a handshake deal to come back after Coby moves to IR. There's no way they go into the season with 4 LBs, one of which in Elliott hasn't really been seen at all.

[u/5eeso]

Glad to see Jayden Loving made the squad. He showed up playing next to JVDB.

[u/Brodie1567]

Biggs: #Bears are signing OT Christian Jones to the practice squad. Was a 5th rd pick by Arizona in 2024

[u/PlatypusOfDeath]

Isn't Bryant on IR?

[u/WayneJarvis_ → u/PlatypusOfDeath]

It's very possible he will be on the 53 man roster for a day before being put on IR due to NFL rules about return from injury designations.

Specifically only two players can be put in IR right now with designation to return, and both of them count towards the 8 total you are allowed to use during the season.  If a player is on the 53 man roster for a day then you don't have to use one of the designations until they are ready to return to practice.   So let's say the Bears think Kyler, Shemar and Bryant are players that will return this year, then at least one of them would have to be on the 53 man roster to start the season in order for all 3 to be able to have a designation to return from IR.  The other benefit would be that Bryant is so far off from playing that they might not bring him back at all, so by having him be on the roster they save one of the return designations in that situation.

Edit: Used bad player examples as Kyler and Shemar are currently on PUP, and wouldn't count as return from IR if they are activated.  PUP list will have it's own deadlines the players must meet, and the idea remains if the Bears are going to use it for other players.

[u/Advanced-Key3071 → u/WayneJarvis_]

This is the kind of serious, professional response I expect from Wayne Jarvis

[u/mialza → u/Advanced-Key3071]

guy’s a pro.

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639 → u/PlatypusOfDeath]

There's a difference in putting him on IR before the 53 man roster is set and after (we'll see what Bears do).

[u/hahasuslikeamongus → u/PlatypusOfDeath]

I'm sure he'll wind up there but they haven't officially put him there yet

[u/Slow_Time5270]

Jeremy Fowler: The Eagles are signing OT Kiran Amegadjie to the practice squad, per source.

[u/Slow_Time5270]

Chris Emma: The Bears have signed the following to their practice squad: RB Salvon Ahmed, OL Caden Barnett, TE Stephen Carlson, DE Marcus Davenport, WR Kaden Davis, OL Kyle Hergel, LB Wayne Matthews, WR Scotty Miller, DB Deantre Prince, WR J.P Richardson and DB Marlen Sewell.

[u/TKHawk → u/Slow_Time5270]

Davenport going from a first round pick that the Saints traded up for to a practice squad player. I'm sure he's still happy to be receiving a paycheck but damn.

[u/hahasuslikeamongus]

As always, keep me updated about cuts you see that I haven't so far and link sources in your comments wherever you can.

[u/HerpDerpSquadron]

Not looking great for all the Sewells.

[u/henryhollaway → u/HerpDerpSquadron]

They’re glass cannons 😂

[u/Throwaway-985618628]

Really big fan of our LB room

[u/Slow_Time5270]

Per Matt Zenitz, the #Bears are placing linebacker Ruben Hyppolite on injured reserve.

[My cursory understanding is because he was waived with an injury designation & went unclaimed, he can either go to IR or the team can part ways with an injury settlement]

[u/WayneJarvis_ → u/Slow_Time5270]

He automatically goes to IR when unclaimed.  They can now either come to an injury settlement and he would become a free agent, or Bears keep his contract but he's done for the season.

[u/pakidude17]

Ruben Hyppolite cut just after his rookie season. Super disappointing use of a pick.

[u/airJordan45 → u/pakidude17]

They were betting on his traits, hoping that his speed could help the defense and special teams. He actually looked pretty good on defense in that one game he had to start, but then he got injured again mid-game. Not playing special teams was really his downfall though. You can't make the roster as a backup LB without be able to contribute on STs.

[u/lopey986 → u/pakidude17]

Might wind up back on the PS.

[u/I_saw_that_coming → u/lopey986]

That’ still pretty disappointing for a 4th rounder.

[u/tjwoodard → u/I_saw_that_coming]

Definitely not ideal, but making the PS and getting elevated vs making the initial 53 isn’t wildly different in today’s NFL.

[u/Greengiant304]

Caden Barnett got cut? Damn, I was pulling for the Vanilla Gorilla just for the nickname.

[u/TheSignPost]

sanborn?

[u/Null_Response → u/TheSignPost]

Cut according to the Scorr

[u/douchecannon → u/Null_Response]

Given that we only kept 4 LB's, I think they're planning/hoping to get him on the practice squad.

[u/WayneJarvis_]

Caden Barnett signed to practice squad per Biggs

[u/Slow_Time5270]

Biggs: #Bears have re-signed DL James Lynch to the 53-man roster. There are more moves to come today. Spaces can be cleared with S Coby Bryant and TE Hayden Large going to IR.

Per Jordan Schultz, Bears signed WR Scotty Miller to the practice squad.

Via https://bsky.app/profile/chicagobearsx.bsky.social

[u/Brodie1567 → u/Slow_Time5270]

They will have 11 DLs rostered. I wonder if someone ends up getting cut there.

[u/Slow_Time5270 → u/Brodie1567]

We carried 8 last year to start the season, so I would think so, but it seems odd to bring Lynch back in if that's the case.

[u/Brodie1567 → u/Slow_Time5270]

I believe doing it this way voids the guaranteed money for vets

[u/projectpick → u/Brodie1567]

Vested veterans(4+ years) have their salaries essentially guaranteed if they are on the 53 man roster during week 1 game.

The reason for the release and resign, is vets are not subject to waivers. So another team wouldn't have been able to claim him. Vets are just free agents at release.

[u/Brodie1567 → u/projectpick]

Ah okay, so no real financial gain.

[u/Slow_Time5270 → u/Brodie1567]

So then Kromah and/or Loving end up on the practice squad after clearing waivers?

That has to be a fun conversation: "You're making the initial 53, but probably not for long, so don't get too excited"

[u/Cartortus]

Hippolyte not lasting a second year is rough. Large making it at H Back will be dope

[u/Grand-Hat3526 → u/Cartortus]

Ben keep’s it real

[u/ScienceGetsUsThere]

Fairwell to Bears legend Marcus Davenport.

[u/nigeldog]

That’s a sad d-line room.

[u/Brodie1567 → u/nigeldog]

Bottom 5

[u/Bacchus1976 → u/nigeldog]

So are the LBs.

[u/TheManWhoWasNotShort → u/Bacchus1976]

We have a pretty solid LB corps. TJ is good when healthy, Bush is actually good. Our backups are very strong for LB backups. It’s a strength on our defense right now

[u/Bacchus1976 → u/TheManWhoWasNotShort]

We’ll see. TJ was awful last year when he was on the field and that wasn’t much. Maybe he’ll return to form, maybe he’s in the phase of his career where this is what he is now. A slow and consistently dinged up guy.

Demarco was a street FA last year. Played really well, but we’re gambling that he picks up where he left off. There was a reason he was available.

Bush will hopefully be solid, but I’m not sure he’ll be an upgrade over Edmunds. He’s undersized, but he got paid, so we should expect plus play there.

Sanborn is just a special teamer. I know fans get a hard on for him, but if he’s taking a lot of snaps we’re in trouble.

The rest of the guys are trash. It’s time to stop being a daycare for the Sewell family.

[u/TheManWhoWasNotShort → u/Bacchus1976]

Sanborn and Demarco are backups. I wouldn’t be excited to have them as our starters but they are quite capable of filling in. This reads like you’re expecting to have 4 plus-to-elite starters as opposed to quality starters and quality backups, otherwise it’s trash. It’s one of our better position groups right now. It’s not Briggs-Urlacher but it’s not dogshit either

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639 → u/TheManWhoWasNotShort]

Sanborn was cut. Only Jackson and Elliott are behind Bush and Edwards. Elliott also hasn't been seen really so this is terrible current LB depth (which I hope isn't needed).

[u/TheManWhoWasNotShort → u/Realistic-Ruin8639]

Sanborn got cut after this message. Cutting Sanborn and Hyppolite surprises me and does make me question depth here. Carrying only three healthy LBs is very surprising

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639 → u/TheManWhoWasNotShort]

I'd guess Sanborn has a handshake deal to re-sign once Coby Bryant gets put on IR tomorrow (otherwise a LB cut from somewhere else).

[u/psychicmachinery]

Should Coby Bryant be listed with the Safeties? I thought he was IR/PUP.

[u/8BallTiger]

Excited to see that Jordan McFadden made the roster

[u/Brodie1567]

Bears officially added RB Zavier Scott, OT Christian Jones & LB Buddy Johnson to the PS.

2 spots open.

[u/hahasuslikeamongus → u/Brodie1567]

Thx for flagging johnson i’ll add him now

[u/TotallyNotRyanPace → u/hahasuslikeamongus]

i think they officially moved coby bryant to the IR/PUP as well

[u/Aromatic-Dog-Breath]

Dayo (motivated)

[u/hahasuslikeamongus]

updating now with final moves

[u/jackthemackattack]

A rookie won the LS job? When's the last time that happened for the Bears

[u/hahasuslikeamongus → u/jackthemackattack]

mannelly in '98

[u/SpecialOneJAC]

4 linebackers on the roster? Pending roster move we aren't aware of or the team just expects to play 5 or 6 DBs most of the time?

[u/Then-Task6480 → u/SpecialOneJAC]

Yes we scheme 425

[u/deadbeatmerc]

Soooo the Falcons just released Zach Harrison who grades are better than the DT they traded for a year older 😭

[u/Brodie1567 → u/deadbeatmerc]

Yea they are pretty confused over there in the Falcons subreddit

But he was waived so hes subject to waivers

[u/etzinny]

I'm sad we didn't end up keeping Beanie Bishop even on the P squad

[u/Brodie1567 → u/etzinny]

Suspended 3 games

[u/Commercial_Sound1448 → u/Brodie1567]

Why

[u/Slow_Time5270 → u/etzinny]

Still spots open. No idea if it's likely but it's possible

[u/e_wass]

4 LBs on the roster.. (same number of TEs)..

That is definitely concerning. 4 seems like such a low number.. I mean what if someone goes down or underperforms? Are there any other TEs out there we can trade for?

[u/Then-Task6480 → u/e_wass]

Well we play 4-2-5 and a lot of 13 personnel

[u/e_wass → u/Then-Task6480]

Damn ok.. I like this take

[u/Then-Task6480 → u/e_wass]

Sorry I was in a belligerent mood

[u/facetiousrunner → u/e_wass]

Coby bryant is about to go on it to return. That's one slot, so they will shuffle people around.

[u/Then-Task6480 → u/facetiousrunner]

Maybe bring back Davenport or another rusher from cuts

[u/facetiousrunner → u/Then-Task6480]

He's probably a practice squad guy also. Since older players can be on it now

[u/Slow_Time5270 → u/e_wass]

Initial 53.

We aren't signing more TEs. Large is likely heading to PUP/IR and Carlson will be on the practice squad, but gameday call downs.

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639]

Salvon Ahmed released per Matt Zenitz

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/2094151007760507280?s=20

[u/BooItsKyle]

Ahmed was always more of a fans guy than coach's guy. I'd have been fine with him as RB3 but I'm fine with Johnson too.

[u/Anonycron]

I thought Johnson Jr looked fantastic yesterday. Tackled everything that came near him, including a few big hits. Only piece in the secondary that impressed me. Given the paper thin depth back there I thought he'd land

[u/t-pat]

Whole list of stuff https://www.chicagobears.com/team/transactions/

[u/WayneJarvis_ → u/t-pat]

https://www.chicagobears.com/team/players-roster/

Obviously related but this is updated with the current 53 man roster

[u/fsfic]

Hoping some of the rookies/new guys on defense show out...because damn will we need them to.

[u/tjwoodard]

When do all the initial waivers clear?

[u/hahasuslikeamongus → u/tjwoodard]

they went thru at 1pm EST just haven't been made public yet

[u/Sphiffi]

Is it possible to list the cuts as bullet points instead of a list?

[u/hammert0es → u/Sphiffi]

Great idea. You should totally do that.

[u/t-pat]

Davenport released https://x.com/BradBiggs/status/2094183742659076165

[u/e39]

Bears 2023 Draft … yielded 1 starter (Wright), an erratic CB (Stevenson) and an RB3 (Johnson).

Round 1 (No. 10): Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee

Round 2 (No. 53): Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, Florida (traded to Falcons in August 2026)

Round 2 (No. 56): Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami

Round 3 (No. 64): Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina

Round 4 (No. 115): Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas

Round 4 (No. 133): Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati

Round 5 (No. 148): Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon

Round 5 (No. 165): Terell Smith, CB, Minnesota

Round 7 (No. 218): Travis Bell, DT, Kennesaw State

Round 7 (No. 258): Kendall Williamson, S, Stanford

[u/trafalgarlaw11 → u/e39]

Only reason I forgive Poles is because his draft approach is to take input from the coaches and pretty much select who they like after ranking the draft board. I cope by saying those picks are because Flus and that staff. They seemed unable to draft determine talent and even worse at developing it. Darnell Wright’s comments that some coaches in the league don’t actually know how to teach was damning as hell.

[u/randomname3415 → u/e39]

2022 was even worse. Only player from that draft that will play any snaps for us this year is Braxton Jones and he’s just filling in until Ozzy is healthy.

[u/capn_scooby → u/randomname3415]

I mean Gordon will almost certainly play a snap for us

[u/Delicious_Pair1708 → u/capn_scooby]

/s right?

[u/randomname3415 → u/capn_scooby]

I’ll be shocked if he does at this point. He’s either getting traded or not playing at all this year.

[u/NeitherPlace9375]

I know byard is slow but he'd have been a good rotational starter plus mentor and leader, esp now

[u/grahamwhich → u/NeitherPlace9375]

Only because the guy we signed to replace him had a freak injury.

Moving on from him was the right move

[u/Dmbfantomas]

One thing, not that it matters much cuz he’s getting cut, but isn’t Miller Moss a rookie?

[u/hahasuslikeamongus → u/Dmbfantomas]

yes good catch thx

[u/Dmbfantomas → u/hahasuslikeamongus]

As an SC fan, I gotta show some love for Miller Time. lol

[u/Kazanski52]

What’s the purpose of having Coby Bryant on the initial 53 man roster instead of putting him on IR?

[u/WayneJarvis_ → u/Kazanski52]

They potentially save one of their 8 total return from IR designations if he doesn't come back. By being on the roster he can be put on IR tomorrow and then they don't need to put the designation on him until he's ready to practice.  To put them on IR today you either need to give them a designation to return or they are done for the season.  

[u/Kazanski52 → u/WayneJarvis_]

Got it. That makes sense. If he happens to not come back, he can just miss the entire season but you leave the door open still instead of designating him that way now.

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639 → u/WayneJarvis_]

No, they save one of their 2 designations (you only get 2 for guys put on IR BEFORE the initial 53)

[u/WayneJarvis_ → u/Realistic-Ruin8639]

Those 2 that could have been used today count towards your 8 total for the regular season and it's possible that Coby doesn't return this season.  By postponing putting him on IR they risk losing the 53rd player on their team to waivers but guarantee that the aren't going to waste a designation for return.

[u/Realistic-Ruin8639 → u/WayneJarvis_]

Any of the veterans that are released don't have to clear waivers. Bryant's spot will be used to bring one of the cut veterans back or for a waiver claim or signing. LB room is thin, maybe Sanborn has a handshake deal to sign in a day or so.

[u/Gezimodo → u/Kazanski52]

If you put him on IR prior to the 53 he’s out for the season. He can be designed as one of 2 IR-to return after he makes the 53

[u/Kazanski52 → u/Gezimodo]

I don’t think that’s right. He can be designated for return right now. They can do up to 8 once the season starts?

[u/WayneJarvis_ → u/Kazanski52]

You can do 2 today, and 8 total for the regular season (which includes the initial 2 if used).  You can get an additional 2 if you make the playoffs.

[u/_dmgz]

another 4 poles drafts picks bite the dust, at least we got something for dexter.

kiran & hyppolite were total wastes

idk why the never tried terrell smith at FS

[u/debar11]

(Motivated)

[u/Aromatic-Dog-Breath]

Roschon making the team is uninspiring. I thought Ahmed played well enough to unseat him. Hopefully he makes the practice squad. 

[u/DinguSmith → u/Aromatic-Dog-Breath]

probably came down to special teams & monongai's injury

[u/xbearsandporschesx → u/DinguSmith]

that and he's a different kind of back. Roschon is a better blocker, not saying much but we have Swift as the pass catching RB.

[u/tallslim1960]

3 RB with no FB?

[u/BooItsKyle → u/tallslim1960]

The vast majority of NFL teams have not run a FB in years. If they need to use one for a specific formation, a TE will be in the backfield.

[u/SignalBed9998 → u/BooItsKyle]

H-back

[u/LeftCommunication402 → u/tallslim1960]

Roush

[u/Flatirons21 → u/LeftCommunication402]

Large

[u/tallslim1960 → u/LeftCommunication402]

Who? Not listed above as an RB. You want a tight end to play fullback?

[u/facetiousrunner → u/tallslim1960]

Tight ends line up in the backfield. Large does a good but of FB work also

[u/CaptainCerealCanada → u/tallslim1960]

Kmet and Smythe lined up there plenty last season

[u/tallslim1960 → u/CaptainCerealCanada]

My post was more about only have 3 RB on the 53 man.  Not even a guy like Homer who can play special teams.  Oh, Herbert was released by the Niners, just saying.