Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that we can expect to see the team’s starters play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Chiefs.
Eberflus told reporters that Chicago’s starters will play 15 to 20 snaps against Kansas City. Although that number will vary depending on the player. He said some will play in the 10 to 15 range, which you figure would include quarterback Justin Fields.
It’s important to note that not every starter will play in the preseason opener, as Eberflus explained. Running back David Montgomery and tight end Cole Kmet remain day-to-day with undisclosed injuries, so we likely won’t be seeing them.
Rookies cornerback Kyler Gordon and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. are also day-to-day with undisclosed injuries, and it’s a safe assumption they won’t be seeing the field. Although safety Jaquan Brisker and left tackle Braxton Jones are expected to see a fair share of reps on Saturday.
There are some notable players battling injuries, including wide receiver Byron Pringle (quad), cornerbacks Tavon Young and Kindle Vildor, defensive tackle Angelo Blackson, defensive end Mario Edwards and tight ends Ryan Griffin and James O’Shaughnessy. They probably won’t suit up on Saturday.
It also goes without saying that star linebacker Roquan Smith won’t be suiting up as he deals with a contract dispute.
