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Caleb Williams’ debut in preseason game action will have to wait.
The Bears will rest their starters Thursday against the Texans in the Hall of Fame game, coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday. The Bears and Texans play in Canton as part of Hall of Fame festivities; no other NFL team has to play four preseason games.
Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback. Brett Rypien and Austin Reed will also get snaps.
“It’s a great opportunity for the role players we have on our team,” Eberflus said.
The decision wasn’t a surprise.