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Ryan Poles Cuts Ties with Former Draft Picks to Finalize Chicago Bears' 53-Man Roster

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' initial 53-man roster heading into the 2026 season, examining each position group to identify the biggest surprises, toughest cuts and most notable roster decisions.

0:00 Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster - position groups

23:00 NFL News & Notes - Roster News

31:45 Why old guys like flipping channels on the TV

The guys discuss what Ryan Poles' final roster reveals about the team's priorities and where key battles could continue as the season approaches. Plus, they take a trip around the NFL during News & Notes to highlight the roster moves…

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