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Caleb Williams among 'a number' of Bears starters who won't play in preseason opener

Bears coach Ben Johnson revealed Thursday that quarterback Caleb Williams and other first-teamers will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Browns at Soldier Field.

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What happenedCaleb Williams among 'a number' of Bears starters who won't play in preseason opener

WhenAug 13, 2026, 2:13 PM CT

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SourceChicago Bears

Latest updateAug 13, 2:13 PM CT

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Bears coach Ben Johnson revealed Thursday that quarterback Caleb Williams and other first-teamers will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Browns at Soldier Field. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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