Way Too Early 53-Man Roster Projection
It’s not even May, but let’s give the Chicago Bears week one roster in 2026 a shot.
May 9, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen (L), general manager Ryan Poles (C) and head coach Ben Johnson (R) observe during the Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror. Free Agency is (largely) in the rearview mirror.
The Chicago Bears’ 2026 roster is taking shape, and it’s time, as we do every year, to give you our way-too-early 53-man roster projection. Let’s dive in. Quarterback (3): Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum I know some fans think that Keenum’s 2-year deal means Bagent could still be on the move.
I don’t see it. I see stability in the QB room. Perhaps Bagent could be on the move before the 2027 season, but that’s a conversation for January of 2027, certainly not in April of 2026 Running Back (4): D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Roschon Johnson, Alexander Mattison This room is interesting to me.
We know Swift and Monangaiwillo get the load at RB. We know that Johnson will be a special teams player, especially with Travis Homer going elsewhere. But the Johnson regime hasn’t seemed too interested in Roschann as an RB.
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