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

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not play in the preseason opener against the Browns. Coach Ben Johnson stated that Williams does not need game snaps as the team focuses on volume and readiness for a 17-game season. Backup Tyson Bagent is scheduled to start and will likely play the first half. Johnson has not promised that Williams will see any action before Week 1, emphasizing that he evaluates the quarterback daily during practice sessions.