After a few surprise cuts, the Chicago Bears 53-man roster is here. Familiar stars such as linebacker Khalil Mack, safety Eddie Jackson, and receiver Allen Robinson II return to the Bears and will retain their starting roles. New faces, such as tight end Jimmy Graham and linebacker Robert Quinn, have starting experience and signed contracts indicating they should start from day one. Position by position, let’s look at the projected starters for Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.
*Note: This will be updated as new cuts and signings are added leading up to the Week 1 matchup
Quarterback:
Reserve: Nick Foles
This is a fairly easy call, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that Trubisky won the position battle for the starting quarterback role.