The 18 Bears starters who sat out the 24-all tie with the Miami Dolphins in the preseason opener on Sunday go the bulk of the workload in a quick return to the practice field Monday. Rookie head coach Ben Johnson has made it clear he is not taking any shortcuts.

Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins were brought in as free agents, while Kyle Williams was drafted in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That trio joins DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Javon Baker, Ja’Lynn Polk, and others.

No changes here. Miami’s tight end group leans more toward blocking than receiving threats. Veteran addition Darren Waller remains on the PUP list, but is expected to be ready for Week 1. Pharaoh Brown and Julian Hill should be safe roster picks thanks to their blocking ability.