How many roster spots are up for grabs?

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of training camp, where players will gather at Halas Hall on July 26. Chicago will have to trim that roster from 90 to 53 players by the end of the preseason.

With a new regime in place — and plenty of movement on the roster — there aren’t many players are guaranteed a roster spot. That should make for plenty of competition this summer, whether it’s for starting jobs and/or roster spots.

But there are a handful of players who appear to be locks for the Bears’ 53-man roster, even at this point of the summer.

Here’s a closer look at the roster locks and the roster spots still available as the Bears approach training camp in 2022:

Quarterback

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Roster locks (2): Justin Fields, Trevor Siemian
Roster spots available: Zero

There’s no question that Justin Fields is the starter heading into the 2022 season, where he’ll get most of the reps during training camp. Following the release of Nick Foles this offseason, the Bears brought in Trevor Siemian to serve as Fields’ backup. There’s nothing uncertain at the quarterback position heading into camp.

Running back

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Roster locks (2): David Montgomery, Khalil Herbert
Roster spots available: Three

David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert will play a key role in Chicago’s run-heavy offense, and they’re natural locks for the roster. Fullback Khari Blasingame also figures to play a prominent role on offense, and he’s expected to earn a roster spot. Darrynton Evans and rookie Trestan Ebner are the other running backs on the roster, and assuming the Bears carry five running backs, should both earn a roster spot.

Wide receiver

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Roster locks (3): Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle, Velus Jones Jr.
Roster spots available: Three

The Bears have several roster spots up for grabs at wide receiver. At this point, Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle and rookie Velus Jones Jr. look to be the only locks for the roster. Although Equanimeous St. Brown, who follows offensive coordinaor Luke Getsy from Green Bay, appears to be in line for that fourth spot. Behind him, it’ll be newcomer N’Keal Harry, Dante Pettis and Tajae Sharpe, among others, competing for what looks to be two final roster spots.

Tight end

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