The Chicago Bears’ 2023 season preview highlights optimism and uncertainty. Key points include Justin Fields’ development as a quarterback, improvements in the offensive line and running game, defensive pressure concerns, and playoff aspirations. Fields’ growth and the defense’s performance are crucial for their success in a competitive NFC North.
NFL 2023-24 season Chicago Bears Fixtures
- Week 1: vs. Green Bay Packers (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 2: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 3: at Kansas City Chiefs (3:25 PM ET)
- Week 4: vs. Denver Broncos (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 5: Thursday Night Football: at Washington Commanders (7:20 PM ET)
- Week 6: vs. Indianapolis Colts (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 7: at New York Jets (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 8: vs. Cleveland Browns (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 9: at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 10: BYE
- Week 11: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 12: at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 13: at Arizona Cardinals (4:05 PM ET)
- Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 15: at San Francisco 49ers (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 16: vs. New Orleans Saints (1:00 PM ET)
- Week 17: at Green Bay Packers (1:00 PM ET)
Note: The Bears will have a bye in Week 10.
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Full list of players on the Chicago Bears roster for the 2023-24 NFL season:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | Justin Fields, Nathan Peterman |
| Running backs | David Montgomery, Khalil Herbert, Trestan Ebner |
| Wide receivers | Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle, Velus Jones Jr., Equanimeous St. Brown, Dazz Newsome, Tajae Sharpe, Rodney Adams |
| Tight ends | Cole Kmet, Ryan Griffin, Jesper Horsted |
| Offensive linemen | Teven Jenkins, Larry Borom, Cody Whitehair, Lucas Patrick, Sam Mustipher, Germain Ifedi, Dakota Dozier, Elijah Wilkinson, Zachary Thomas, Stephen Herndon, Hassan Haskins |
| Defensive linemen | Robert Quinn, Akiem Hicks, Justin Jones, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Angelo Blackson, Khyiris Tonga, Jonathan Bullard, James Vaughters, Dominique Robinson |
| Linebackers | Roquan Smith, Nicholas Morrow, Trevis Gipson, Christian Jones, Josh Woods, Alec Ogletree |
| Cornerbacks | Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon, Tavon Young, Thomas Graham Jr., Kindle Vildor, Artie Burns, Duke Shelley |
| Safeties | Eddie Jackson, Jalen Thompson, DeAndre Houston-Carson, Tashaun Gipson |
| Special teams | Punter: Ryan Winslow, Kicker: Cairo Santos, Long snapper: Patrick Scales |
